OPW Global
Director, Hardware Engineering – OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (a Dover Global company). Based in Downers Grove, Illinois, the role is responsible for setting and executing the strategic roadmap and lifecycle management of our equipment and hardware product portfolio across Tunnel and In‑Bay Automatic (IBA) products. The director leads a cross‑functional team of engineers to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost‑competitive solutions that differentiate VWS in the marketplace and drive sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead integrated engineering functions, ensuring alignment between market requirements, product strategy, and engineering execution across all equipment platforms.
Execute the long‑term product roadmap that balances innovation, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency while advancing modular design and common component strategies.
Drive portfolio governance and lifecycle management, including new product introductions, value engineering, cost reduction, and end‑of‑life strategies to optimize financial performance and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Commercial, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service leaders to translate customer insights and business objectives into product and engineering priorities that deliver measurable impact.
Champion product quality, reliability, and manufacturability, ensuring engineering solutions meet performance standards, regulatory requirements, and Dover operational excellence principles.
Build and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement; attract, retain, and develop talent within both product management and engineering disciplines.
Lead and oversee development and investment into our product management capability and capacity in terms of people, processes, and tools aligned to the Company’s objectives.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VWS leadership team, contributing to overall business direction, investment prioritization, and technology strategy with an emphasis on integrated wash system solutions that combine equipment, chemistry, and connected controls.
Represent the voice of the customer and market in product and technology decisions, leveraging market research, VOC insights, and competitive intelligence to guide development priorities and ensure commercial differentiation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, with at least 8 years in senior leadership positions managing cross‑functional or multi‑site teams.
Proven track record of driving profitable growth through product strategy, portfolio optimization, and new product introduction within a complex, global organization.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in automated equipment manufacturing.
Experience leading product design and development from concept through commercialization, including value engineering, supplier collaboration, and lifecycle cost management.
Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and grow talent across product management and engineering disciplines.
Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and financial literacy; able to translate market opportunities and operational data into actionable strategy and measurable results.
Collaborative, results‑oriented, and hands‑on leadership style, adept at influencing cross‑functional partners and driving alignment in a matrixed organization.
Experience within capital equipment, industrial automation, or connected systems industries preferred.
Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, paid holidays, on‑site cafeteria and employee fitness center. Additional benefits include 401(k) with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Equal Opportunity Employer OPW Vehicle Washing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead integrated engineering functions, ensuring alignment between market requirements, product strategy, and engineering execution across all equipment platforms.
Execute the long‑term product roadmap that balances innovation, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency while advancing modular design and common component strategies.
Drive portfolio governance and lifecycle management, including new product introductions, value engineering, cost reduction, and end‑of‑life strategies to optimize financial performance and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Commercial, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service leaders to translate customer insights and business objectives into product and engineering priorities that deliver measurable impact.
Champion product quality, reliability, and manufacturability, ensuring engineering solutions meet performance standards, regulatory requirements, and Dover operational excellence principles.
Build and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement; attract, retain, and develop talent within both product management and engineering disciplines.
Lead and oversee development and investment into our product management capability and capacity in terms of people, processes, and tools aligned to the Company’s objectives.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VWS leadership team, contributing to overall business direction, investment prioritization, and technology strategy with an emphasis on integrated wash system solutions that combine equipment, chemistry, and connected controls.
Represent the voice of the customer and market in product and technology decisions, leveraging market research, VOC insights, and competitive intelligence to guide development priorities and ensure commercial differentiation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, with at least 8 years in senior leadership positions managing cross‑functional or multi‑site teams.
Proven track record of driving profitable growth through product strategy, portfolio optimization, and new product introduction within a complex, global organization.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in automated equipment manufacturing.
Experience leading product design and development from concept through commercialization, including value engineering, supplier collaboration, and lifecycle cost management.
Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and grow talent across product management and engineering disciplines.
Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and financial literacy; able to translate market opportunities and operational data into actionable strategy and measurable results.
Collaborative, results‑oriented, and hands‑on leadership style, adept at influencing cross‑functional partners and driving alignment in a matrixed organization.
Experience within capital equipment, industrial automation, or connected systems industries preferred.
Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, paid holidays, on‑site cafeteria and employee fitness center. Additional benefits include 401(k) with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Equal Opportunity Employer OPW Vehicle Washing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.
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