Director of Product Development

Director of Product Development Engineering

LHH is partnering with a leading manufacturer of structural mounting solutions to recruit a Director of Product Development Engineering. This role is based in Albuquerque, NM and will lead a highly talented engineering team responsible for developing next-generation mechanical and structural products used in renewable energy applications.

If you’re a senior engineering leader with deep mechanical / structural expertise, a passion for product innovation, and the ability to lead cross-functional execution from concept through launch, this is a high-impact opportunity.

About the Role

The Director of Product Development Engineering oversees the full engineering lifecycle — product architecture, platform development, detailed mechanical design, testing / validation, and commercialization. You’ll guide a growing team of engineers and designers while partnering closely with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, and executive leadership.

This position blends technical depth , organizational leadership , and strategic execution , ensuring the engineering organization delivers reliable, scalable, cost-effective products aligned with commercial and market needs.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary product development engineering team.
• Translate product roadmaps into detailed technical plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
• Drive system-level architecture decisions for new mechanical / structural platforms.
• Champion engineering excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Product Development Ownership

Cross-Functional Execution

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

Governance & Communication

What We’re Looking For

Required

Preferred

Why This Opportunity Stands Out