Senior Director of Engineering

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Murata Power Solutions is powering what's next in high-performance, sustainable power conversion. We focus on two of the most transformative technology markets: Server, Storage, and Networking (SSN) and advanced automation, including robotics and energy storage.

Ranked among the world’s top five suppliers of advanced power electronics, we deliver one of the industry’s widest selections of standard power products and lead in the design of custom, application-specific solutions.

Known for the quality of our technology and the strength of our team, Murata Power Solutions offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers and a leadership group committed to growth, innovation, and partnership with many of the world’s leading OEMs.

Position Summary This position will be responsible for leading Murata Power Solutions' Global Engineering organization across North America and Asia, providing both technical and organizational leadership throughout the full product development lifecycle. The Senior Director of Engineering will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the design and development of innovative power conversion products while driving engineering excellence, operational execution, global alignment, and organizational growth.

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Director of Engineering will play a key role in executing the company's engineering strategy, building a scalable engineering organization, and delivering innovative products that support Murata Power Solutions' growth objectives. This role requires a hands‑on engineering leader with deep expertise in power electronics, a proven track record of bringing power conversion products to market, and significant experience leading and developing engineering teams.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Organizational Development and Drive

Drive the annual Engineering business planning process and work closely with the executive leadership team to shape strategic engineering investments and organizational priorities.

Lead and develop a high‑performing global engineering organization by ensuring the appropriate talent, technical expertise, and organizational capabilities are in place across all design centers.

Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) best practices and partner closely with Operations leadership to ensure the successful introduction of products into production.

Drive continuous improvement by implementing Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to achieve annual cost reduction and product optimization goals.

Leadership and Advisement

Advise and partner with the CEO and executive leadership team on engineering strategy, organizational development, product innovation, and business priorities.

Build strong relationships with key leaders across the company to enable effective communication, collaboration, and execution across global functions.

Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering directors, managers, and technical leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ensure adequate engineering resources, technical expertise, and development tools are available to successfully execute product development from concept through full lifecycle support.

Engineering Management and Strategic Coordination

Partner with Engineering leadership to define technical strategies, prioritize engineering investments, and allocate resources based on business value and market opportunity.

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the development of industry-leading power conversion products across multiple global design centers.

Drive consistent engineering processes, project planning, execution, resource sharing, design reviews, and product development governance across the organization.

Develop and maintain engineering dashboards and key performance metrics to monitor project execution, quality, resource utilization, and organizational performance.

Customer Interface and Product Strategy

Interface directly with customers to communicate technical information, development progress, and product capabilities.

Partner with Product Management and Marketing to contribute to product roadmaps, technology strategies, and future product innovation.

Provide technical leadership in evaluating new technologies, customer requirements, and market opportunities within the power conversion industry.

Other Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in overcoming complex product development challenges and critical engineering issues.

Drive excellence in engineering execution while continuously challenging existing processes and encouraging innovation.

Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional dev