This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Innovation & Productivity based in United States.
This executive leadership role is responsible for defining and accelerating innovation, product development, and engineering strategies across a global organization.
The Vice President will drive the creation of differentiated solutions, improve product performance, and strengthen long-term business growth through innovation.
This position combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational leadership to transform customer needs into market-leading products.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize development processes, and build a culture centered on creativity and continuous improvement.
The role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives while partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
This is an ideal opportunity for an innovation-focused executive who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and delivers measurable business impact.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Innovation & Productivity based in United States.
This executive leadership role is responsible for defining and accelerating innovation, product development, and engineering strategies across a global organization.
The Vice President will drive the creation of differentiated solutions, improve product performance, and strengthen long-term business growth through innovation.
This position combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational leadership to transform customer needs into market-leading products.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize development processes, and build a culture centered on creativity and continuous improvement.
The role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives while partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
This is an ideal opportunity for an innovation-focused executive who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and delivers measurable business impact.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute an enterprise-wide innovation and new product development strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering organization, including advanced engineering teams specializing in relevant manufacturing technologies.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify market opportunities and prioritize innovation investments.
- Lead cross-functional product development initiatives from concept and ideation through commercialization and launch.
- Establish structured development processes using stage-gate, agile, or similar methodologies to accelerate time-to-market.
- Drive rapid prototyping, iterative design, and manufacturability improvements to enhance product development efficiency.
- Create and implement value analysis and value engineering programs to reduce costs, improve margins, and optimize product designs.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops focused on product improvement, cost reduction, and innovation opportunities.
- Champion voice-of-customer initiatives and market research efforts to identify unmet needs and guide product strategies.
- Partner with product management, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product positioning and launches.
- Lead post-launch reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize product performance.
- Establish external innovation partnerships with universities, research organizations, and technology providers.
- Oversee intellectual property strategies, including patent development and protection of proprietary innovations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, innovation, product development, or related manufacturing environments.
- Proven success leading new product development initiatives and bringing commercially successful products to market.
- Experience implementing value analysis/value engineering programs and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of materials science, including metals and plastics, and experience with compliance-driven industries.
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing technical teams.
- Strong understanding of structured innovation processes, product lifecycle management, and commercialization strategies.
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to translate market needs into technical solutions.
- Strong executive communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in safety-related, industrial, or regulated industries is highly preferred.
- Competitive executive-level base salary ranging from $220,000 to $250,000.
- Annual incentive plan opportunities based on business and financial performance.
- Remote work flexibility with alternative work arrangements available.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off and personal days.
- Employee wellness programs supporting health and well-being.
- Opportunity to lead transformational innovation initiatives with significant business impact.
- Career growth opportunities within a global, technology-driven organization.
The Vice President, Innovation & Productivity will lead enterprise innovation, engineering, and new product development initiatives while driving productivity improvements and commercial success. This executive will oversee technical teams, establish innovation strategies, and collaborate across functions to deliver customer-focused, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an accomplished innovation and engineering executive with extensive experience leading product development, manufacturing initiatives, and technical teams. They should combine strong business acumen with deep technical expertise and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organization.