Director of Engineering

The Opportunity: Miller is seeking an Engineering Directorto join its Commercial Solutions Division as a key member of the Divisional Leadership Team (DLT).This role leads a cross-disciplinary engineering organization responsible for both: New Product Development (NPD)The Engineering Director will drive innovation and organic growth through ITW’sCustomer Back Innovation (CBI)framework, shaping and executing a long-range product roadmap that defends and grows market share in consumer and light industrial welding equipment. This leader will oversee approximately 35 engineers and technical professionals(4–5 direct reports), spanning: Electrical & Power Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Quality Engineering Laboratory & Documentation Teams This is a high-impact leadership role with direct influence on product strategy, R&D execution, and divisional growth.

What You’ll Do: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a divisional technology vision aligned with ITW’s long-range strategic plan. Lead the Customer Back Innovation (CBI) pipeline from discovery through deployment. Build and manage a strategic product roadmap that drives organic growth and product differentiation. Contribute to annual planning, long-range planning, and engineering budget oversight. Drive disciplined execution of NPD initiatives with a focus on time-to-market and customer value. Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives. Monitor key innovation metrics including pipeline health, product vitality, and IP development. Oversee the division’s intellectual property strategy in partnership with ITW legal. Cross-Functional & Cross-Divisional Collaboration Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Welding Engineering, and Segment Leadership. Serve as the primary technical liaison across ITW Welding divisions. Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with industry standards. Support development of holistic welding system solutions across platforms. Talent Development & Organizational Excellence Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team. Build succession pipelines and cultivate future engineering leaders. Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, accountability, and innovation. Align resources and priorities between Product Support and NPD to maintain execution cadence.

Qualifications: Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management (Electrical, Power Electronics, Mechanical, Software, or Welding Technology focus). 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.