VP of Engineering

Are you a strategic technology leader passionate about innovation, manufacturing excellence, and leading high-impact teams?

We're looking for a Vice President of Engineering to join our leadership team in Homewood, Alabama, and drive the next era of product innovation, smart manufacturing, and post-sale service transformation.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Engineering is a strategic and innovative leader responsible for driving the development, implementation, and continuous advancement of technology solutions that fuel product innovation, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and elevate post-sale service capabilities. This executive plays a critical role in aligning the company's technology strategy with business objectives—ensuring long-term competitive advantage through cutting-edge manufacturing processes, scalable product platforms, and world-class service technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Customer Issue Management

• Lead cross-functional response to customer product issues, including root cause analysis, resolution strategies, and legal reviews.
• Manage NHTSA campaign reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Product Development & Lifecycle

• Oversee the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and project management, including quarterly FS reporting and patent activity.
• Drive product design optimization, consolidation, and innovation through advanced R&D and testing capabilities.

Corporate Engineering Leadership

• Establish and manage corporate engineering knowledge systems and training programs.
• Oversee test lab, product validation systems, and best-practice documentation.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles across the organization.

Manufacturing Innovation & Council Leadership

• Lead the Manufacturing Council and drive the "Factory of the Future" initiatives, including:
• • Product manufacturing site strategy
• Automation and robotics roadmap
• Design for robotic manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing and laser welding technology implementation

Supply Chain & Outsourcing Support

• Manage product-related supply chain issues with a focus on root cause analysis and resolution.
• Provide strategic oversight for product production outsourcing and vendor collaboration.

Engineering Processes & Tools

• Collaborate with business units on engineering tools, processes, and systems development.
• Lead enterprise-wide implementation of ECR/ECO processes and change management tools.
• Provide technical engineering support for all operations related to NPI efforts.

Standardization & Best Practice Sharing

• Identify and standardize best practices across brand product lines to drive cost reduction through design and process improvements.

People Leadership & Project Execution

• Mentor, develop, and conduct performance reviews for engineering and technical teams.
• Track progress of major projects, ensure adherence to commercialization timelines, and motivate teams to achieve milestones.
• Serve as a key liaison across R&D, engineering, IT, operations, and customer service teams.
• Travel as required to manage projects and support on-site implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; Master's or MBA strongly preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive engineering and technology leadership experience, including:

• • 10+ years in manufacturing environment

• 5+ years of direct people management experience

• Demonstrated experience managing external engineering resources and integrating global teams.

• Proven success in launching new products annually, setting strategic priorities, and executing long-range product development plans.
• Experience overseeing complex, multi-million-dollar programs delivered on time and within budget.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 80/20, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and service lifecycle management (SLM).
• Track record of motivating high-performing teams in matrixed and multi-site environments.
• Excellent business acumen, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Automotive or truck industry experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to travel as needed to facilities and customer locations.

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, encompasses thirteen leading brands of dump bodies, end-dump trailers, landscape bodies, containers, roll-off systems, truck bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. Check us out at

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environment Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

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