Fieldpiece Instruments

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Build. Lead. Innovate. At Fieldpiece Instruments, we’re on a mission to make the lives of HVACR professionals easier, faster, and better with tools that set new standards for performance and reliability. We’ve been delivering rugged, feature-rich tools like meters, manifolds, leak detectors, pumps and more since 1990 and lead the industry in the way we think, work, collaborate, and remain laser-focused on creating products that empower HVACR professionals - today and tomorrow. As the Director of Engineering, you’ll lead the innovation engine behind industry-leading diagnostic tools and instruments — translating customer insights into breakthrough products trusted by professionals worldwide. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on R&D leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, execution, and people leadership. You’ll manage a team of engineers, help define the technical roadmap, scale organizational capability, solve challenging problems with your team and ODM partners, and empower teams to deliver products that set new industry standards. Recognized as one of Southern California’s Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), we provide a Hire-to-Retire philosophy and a culture of curiosity - a place where you’ll have the support to innovate boldly, grow continuously, and make a tangible impact on an industry that powers everyday life. What You’ll Do • Lead a multi-disciplinary R&D engineering team - build, coach, and inspire. • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Quality, and Operations to drive seamless New Product Development (NPD) from concept through launch. • Drive operational excellence through Lean product development, process optimization, and KPI accountability. • Manage budgets, resources, and strategic priorities across simultaneous programs. • Strengthen relationships with ODMs and strategic suppliers to expand innovation capacity and accelerate time-to-market. What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar STEM field; Master’s or MBA preferred. • 12+ years of progressive engineering and R&D leadership experience, including managing cross-functional and matrixed teams. • Proven success leading new product development and managing supplier/ODM partnerships. • Expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management. • Experience with Lean product development or similar continuous improvement methodologies. • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills — a motivator who connects strategy to execution. At Fieldpiece, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer: • Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting. • Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly contributions. • Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more. • Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans. • Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches. • And more! EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability The base annual salary range for this role is currently $160,000-190,000 plus bonus. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. We can share more information about our bonus program and benefits during the hiring process. Our values drive everything we do and our culture. We are a TRIBE. Our collective growth starts with individual growth. We are fully engaged and empowered, collaborating to achieve our common mission. Our people are central in making Fieldpiece the best place we will work, ever. We do the UPFRONT HOMEWORK. We are prepared before coming together to move forward effectively. We begin with the end in mind by understanding The Why upfront, visualizing, researching, and acting. We address obstacles head-on with creativity, grit and tenacity, while having fun along the way. We deliver the RIGHT STUFF. We deliver innovative solutions by seeing the world through the eyes of our customers. Our culture of purposeful critical thinking leads to greatness now, rather than perfection never. We earn TRUST. We prove our credibility, reliability, and genuine interest in others to build lasting relationships. Our tribe, partners, end users, suppliers and channel partners can rely on us to listen, act with integrity, and deliver quality. We are LEAN. We never stop searching for a better way. We get started, fail fast, and move forward. Our actions deliver valuable results. We leave our EGO at the door. We are unconcerned to be judged by the questions we ask. With humility, we value and pursue ideas and feedback from everyone. Our personal success is derived from the tribe’s success. R&D Director • Engineering Leadership • Product Innovation • HVACR • New Product Development (NPD) • Lean Product Development • Cross-Functional Leadership • Technical Strategy • Supplier Management • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Operational Excellence • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Product Lifecycle Management