Director, Engineering and Strategic Sourcing
ITWJob Description:
Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Engineering & Strategic Sourcing to lead our Welding Accessories & Cutting Division. This executive leadership role combines responsibility for product innovation, engineering excellence, strategic sourcing, and supplier partnerships to drive growth, profitability, and customer value across a d
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iverse portfolio of products.
As a key member of the division leadership team, you will play an instrumental role in shaping business strategy, influencing annual and long-range planning, and translating market opportunities into innovative solutions that strengthen our leadership position in the welding industry. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, develop organizational capability, and collaborate across functions to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and business performance.
Onsite role in Appleton, WI
What You'll Lead:
Drive Innovation and Business Growth
• Establish and execute the engineering and sourcing strategy supporting the Accessories, Safety, and Training Solutions portfolio.
• Lead the development and commercialization of innovative products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Champion a disciplined Customer Back Innovation process from concept through launch, delivering solutions that create meaningful customer value and competitive differentiation.
• Guide product lifecycle strategies in partnership with Product Management to maximize growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Product Management in developing and executing the division's strategic roadmap.
Lead Strategic Sourcing
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the division's growth objectives, product roadmap, and operational requirements.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key domestic and international suppliers, creating long-term partnerships that drive innovation, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks while diversifying sourcing strategies to support resilience and scalability.
• Drive value engineering initiatives that improve product cost structures while maintaining performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Leverage data, analytics, and 80/20 principles to prioritize resources, optimize supplier performance, and accelerate continuous improvement.
Develop Talent and Organizational Capability
• Create an environment that promotes accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, leadership development, and strategic talent management.
• Establish meaningful performance metrics and operating rhythms that drive execution and measurable business results.
• Promote ITW's culture and values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Simplicity, and Shared Risk throughout the organization.
How to be successful in this role:
• Strategic Leadership - Ability to anticipate market trends, develop long-term strategies, and align resources to achieve business objectives.
• Innovation Mindset - Proven ability to transform customer insights into differentiated products and solutions.
• Executive Influence - Skilled at building alignment across functions and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Operational and Financial Acumen - Strong understanding of cost management, value engineering, supply chain dynamics, and business performance drivers.
• Talent Development - Passion for building teams, developing future leaders, and creating an engaged, high-performance culture.
• Execution Excellence - Ability to translate strategy into action and consistently deliver results through effective prioritization and project leadership.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related discipli