Vice President of Product Engineering

Reporting to the CTO, the VP of Product Engineering will lead engineering and technology development related to new products entering CorePower's portfolio as well as existing product innovations and enhancements. This critical role will oversee the product lifecycle from initial developments to meet identified customer and market needs through new product introduction and launch, while also ensuring technology and development support of existing commercial products. **Responsibilities:** * Lead and manage a customer and market\-focused product development portfolio, utilizing and continuously improving stage\-gate processes from concept to commercialization * Inform the implementation of longer\-term innovation initiatives to enable next\-generation products and technologies beyond existing product development efforts * Oversee product design, prototype builds, testing, verification, validation, and release for manufacturability * Partner with commercial, marketing, and sales teams to ensure products meet customer and market requirements and to identify new product opportunities * Collaborate cross\-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial and other personnel to optimize new product introductions * Conceive and implement development and technology support initiatives as required for long\-service life products to ensure customer satisfaction * Lead process and tool qualification for advanced manufacturing techniques * Recruit and develop high\-performing, multidisciplinary development teams * Ownership of delivering high\-quality results while contributing positively to a rewarding team environment. **Requirements:** * 10\+ years leading engineering and product development teams * Expertise in magnetic materials, power electronics, or electromechanical systems with expertise in a combination highly preferred * Experience developing and commercializing innovative industrial products in a fast\-paced environment while ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence * Demonstrated capability in technology innovation and new product development, including project and portfolio management * Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem\-solving skills * Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technology into customer solutions * MS or PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or related field * Committed to working safely with a proactive approach and concern for others. **Core Approach to Core Values** * Safety \& Well\-Being: Prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace and demonstrates genuine care for the well\-being of colleagues, customers, and partners. * Integrity \& Open Communication: Acts with honesty, accountability, and professionalism while communicating openly, listening actively, building trust, and collaborating effectively across teams. * Empower \& Elevate, Deliver \& Personal Fulfillment: Takes initiative, embraces diverse perspectives, develops others, drives continuous improvement, and takes Pay: $170,000\.00 \- $215,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience: * leading engineering and product development teams : 10 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Required) Work Location: In person