Engineering Director - Product Development

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you'll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.

This position will be responsible to build, develop, and lead all aspects of the Product Development Engineering team that will take products from concept through development, prototyping, certification and release to manufacturing, as well as life cycle management as it relates to power system assemblies, DERs, microgrids (both AC based and DC based) , energy storage systems (ESS), data center industry products and EV infrastructure solutions. This position will further be responsible for managing external partners, departmental development projects, budgets, and schedules.

Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide teams, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a visionary mindset with a focus on innovation in-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Product Development processes and product applications. Knowledge of relevant technologies and industry best practices, familiarity with relevant product industry standards, NRTL, electrical/control systems (power system, load mgmt., controls, software, PE, ES, renew/adv generation assets, power distribution), and certification of relevant products, and a proven track record of driving product development and solutions through an organization to achieve a portfolio of standard products.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Experience: 15 years' experience in engineering leadership. Experience in leadership role within product, with a track record of managing complex technical projects.

• Previous experience in scaling product development teams in Distributed Energy Resource (DER) sector.

• Understanding of power distribution, distributed energy technologies & microgrid systems and devices.

• Familiarity with reciprocating engine CHP products.

• Familiarity with energy storage systems; renewable energy products, power generation systems hydrogen and geothermal technologies.

Travel: 25-50%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• Develops and communicates a clear strategic vision for the product development team, aligned with the overall company strategy.

• Collaborates with business leadership to define and execute the product roadmap.

• Leads the development of products defined by Product Manager(s), while aligning with industry trends.

Team management:

• Builds and develops Product Development Engineering team.

• Leads and mentors a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.

• Fosters a culture of innovation, efficiency, and excellence within the team.

• Provides guidance and mentorship to team members, encouraging professional development and growth.

Product Development:

• Oversees the end-to-end development of new products from ideation through delivery ensuring reliability, efficiency, manufacturability with focus on performance and cost.

• Collaborates closely with R&D teams to drive technological advancements into the products.

• Collaborates closely with Software & Controls teams to ensure design requirements are met.

• Oversees all related product certification requirements, perform certification to product standards throughout the life of the product.

• Ensures that product development projects are well-defined, properly scoped and delivered on schedule.

• Develops solutions with consideration for Design for Service and Design for Manufacturability.

• Implements best practices for development and continuous improvement.

Technical Leadership:

• Provides technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team.

• Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

• Implements innovative technologies that enhance productivity and drive growth.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Utilizes FMEA processes to optimize design.

• Supports Enterprise initiatives in processes and capability implementation (ERP, PDM, BoM, change management) as subject matter expert.

Collaboration:

• Collaborates with product management, sales, and marketing teams to ensure products meet the market demands and align with product requirements.

• Collaborates with supply chain to build vendor relationships in support of product performance and cost objectives.

• Works closely with product management to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Quality Assurance:

• Implements robust quality assurance processes in the product development process.

• Conducts regular assessments to ensure products meet industry standards and maintain certification.

Resource Management:

• Prepares and manages the engineering department's budget.

• Designs strategies for future development projects based on available resources.

• Identifies opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to enhance product development capabilities.

Risk Management:

• Identifies and mitigates risks associated with product development.

• Develops contingency plans to address challenges and ensure project timelines are met.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

SURGE your career forward!

Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.

• Your Personal Growth: Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.

• Leverage Technology: Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.

• Uncompromised Safety: When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.

We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.

We pride ourselves on a "Ground up Growth" mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you've officially put yourself in the driver's seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you'll have options to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "Merit to the Core" organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers.

BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER

FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee*, your programs include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives

• 401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Performance Incentives/Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement

• And so much more!

• Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs.

We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through:

• Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE.

• Building TRUST in everything we do.

• REDEFINING what's possible.

• Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS.

If you're ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. (FTI) is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer. FTI will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Faith Technologies, Inc. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.