Global Engineering Director

Job Description:

ITW Description:

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's more than 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2025, the company achieved revenues of $16 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America. To learn more, please visit www.itw.com.

Division Description:

ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division is made up of four brands strongly recognized by Contract Manufacturers and OEMs in the Electronics and Industrial Markets. The Division designs, develops, manufactures, and markets capital equipment primarily used in the assembly process of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and other industrial applications.

Position summary:

As a member of the Division Leadership Team, the Global Engineering Director will be highly involved in helping define and implement the strategic direction for the EA Equipment Segment within ITW EAE. This position will lead Customer Back Innovation (CBI) initiatives to create, develop and deploy equipment used in the assembly process of PCBs. This role is responsible for leading and managing a global team of Hardware, Software, Project Management, Product Technology and Training managers.

What You will Do:

• Lead Customer Back Innovation (CBI) within the EA Equipment Segment

• Align engineering initiatives with Annual Plan (AP) and Long Rang Plan (LRP) strategies while serving as an active and collaborative member of the leadership team.

• Convert customer insights into clear value propositions, and along with technical requirements, create strategically aligned product roadmaps and development plans.

• Drive CBI phase gate process to ensure project delivery and effective resource management.

• Establish Global Engineering Excellence by leading and motivating a high-performing team grounded in curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic clarity to engineering leadership, ensuring focus on delivering results aligned to segment strategy.

• Develop and grow the team through regular development conversations and align talent to career growth opportunities.

• Promote standardization, scalability and best-practice sharing across regions.

• Guide product development, innovation and technology strategies to enhance competitiveness and support long-term growth.

• Research and understand our market space, competitors, and customers.

• Incorporate technology development initiatives into our CBI pipeline.

• Champion Continuous Improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency across our product suite.

• Directs product life cycle from concept, to design, to mass production, and to end of product life.

• Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

• Develop strategies to optimize R&D costs and support Operating Income (OI) improvement over Long Range Plan (LRP) period.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 10-15 years of global business experience in a B2B manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site or global engineering teams, driving standardization, scalability, and best-practice sharing across regions.
• Strategic divisional leadership - ability to align functional priorities/strategy aligned to division goals/strategy and collaborate across the Division Leadership team to drive implementation
• Continuous improvement leadership - proven ability to embed continuous improvement principles with engineering processes, ensuring execution discipline, measurable results, and sustainable performance gains.
• Experience in P&L management/accountability or sufficient understanding to optimize R&D costs.
• Ability to develop high-performing teams, build technical depth, strengthen leadership capability, and foster a culture of engagement and accountability.

Desirable Attributes:

• Creative, intellectually curious and have a strong work ethic.
• Independent thinker and self-starter with the bandwidth to multitask and work on several projects at a given time.
• Superior interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people at multiple levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the able to conduct effective formal presentations.
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills with a proven ability to meet project deadlines.
• An 80/20 mind-set with the ability to effectively prioritize and focus deliverables on the key items to make progress on the division strategy.
• Aggressive growth mindset - a natural innovator that will challenge the status quo within the business. Anticipates and manages complexity and change within the business.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills - all MS packages, intermediate to advanced level on PowerPoint and Excel

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Up to 25% Travel

Best in Class Benefits

Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program
• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information:

The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience. The range for this position is :$150,000 - $210,000 (annually). Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401k (with match), a generous tuition reimbursement program and more.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.