Global Vice President of Product Engineering - Powertrain & Fuel Systems
Lead global engineering strategy, innovation, and execution for powertrain and fuel system components. Oversee global teams, drive new product development, and ensure alignment with business objectives and market demands. This executive role focuses on optimizing product performance and maintaining market share across various sectors.
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Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
ALTHOUGH POSTED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN COLUMBIA, SC OR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. RELOCATION REQUIRED. COMPANY WILL ASSIST WITH RELOCATION EFFORTS.
Summary:
The Global Vice President of Product Engineering is responsible for leading the company’s global engineering strategy, innovation pipeline, and execution across all product lines related to powertrain components and the fuel system. This includes new product development, sustaining engineering, quality assurance, and technology integration. The VP will oversee engineering teams across global locations and ensure alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and performance benchmarks.
This executive will play a key leadership role in driving innovation, optimizing product performance, and maintaining company’s market share across both OEM, Industrial, Remanufacturing and Performance markets.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the global product engineering strategy aligned with company goals and product roadmaps.
- Lead innovation initiatives to drive competitive differentiation and expand product offerings in gas and diesel fuel systems.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration between engineering, R&D, manufacturing, sales, and product management.
- Serve as a key contributor on the executive leadership team making decisions regarding Product Strategy, Development, Validation, Launch and market expansion.
- Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept through production for Fuel Pumps, New & Reman Injectors, Turbos, EGR Valves and related System Components.
- Guide engineering teams in developing robust, scalable, and high-performance fuel delivery solutions for both combustion engines and hybrid platforms.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance (SAE, ISO, EPA, CARB, etc.).
- Apply DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and APQP principles to all product engineering efforts.
- Lead advanced engineering initiatives, including integration of electronics, smart diagnostics, and materials innovation in fuel system components.
- Oversee validation, testing, and simulation protocols to ensure world-class reliability and performance.
- Drive modular and platform-based design strategies to improve engineering efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage and develop a diverse, high-performing global engineering team including mechanical, electrical, test, and systems engineers.
- Build engineering leadership succession plans and talent development strategies.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and improve team effectiveness and product/program delivery.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering. Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred with 15+ years of engineering experience in the automotive or fuel systems industry, with at least 5 years in a global executive leadership role. Other attributes include:
- Deep technical expertise in gas and diesel fuel pumps, high-pressure fuel systems, injectors, and performance fuel technologies.
- Proven track record of leading new product development in both OEM and aftermarket environments.
- Strong understanding of automotive industry standards, product validation, and global compliance requirements.
- Experience managing global teams and cross-regional engineering operations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, reduce time to market, and improve engineering productivity.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and executive presence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-performance automotive applications (motorsports, racing, aftermarket tuning).
- Familiarity with evolving propulsion technologies, including alternative fuels, hybrid-electric integration, and emissions control systems.
- Proficiency in CAD, PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill), and engineering analytics tools.
Position offers exceptional base compensation coupled with 35% bonus target, excellent benefits that start day one and relocation assistance to beautiful Columbia, SC area.