VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT ENGINEERING

Are you a highly autonomous leader who thrives when building structured, high-performance systems? Do you excel at influencing others, solving complex operational challenges, and driving accountability across multiple departments? Are you energized by strategic planning, measurable performance, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment where uptime and customer satisfaction are critical?

If this sounds like you, then we need to talk…

Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles, is currently seeking a Vice President of Product Engineering to join our team. The Vice President of Product Engineering at Frazer reports to the President, and is responsible for leading and executing Frazer’s product and engineering strategy, overseeing all engineering functions, personnel, and product development initiatives. This role owns the design, development, and continuous improvement of Frazer’s products and manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives, operational capabilities, and customer needs. Ideal candidates will bring executive-level leadership, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to drive results across engineering and manufacturing environments.

What Does a Week in the Life of the Vice President of Product Engineering Look Like?

• Champions and enforces a Safety First culture across all engineering and product development activities.

• Establishes and maintains engineering processes that ensure accurate and timely release of production job orders, including Bills of Material (BOMs) and work instructions.
• Owns and continuously improves systems that reduce BOM errors, work instruction defects, and downstream production issues using data-driven metrics.
• Leads the development, design, and validation of new products, systems, and manufacturing processes aligned with business strategy.
• Builds and leads a high-performing engineering organization with clear accountability for performance and development.
• Establishes priorities and allocates resources across engineering initiatives to support new product development and continuous improvement.
• Oversees engineering validation strategies including testing protocols and product verification processes.
• Defines and enforces engineering standards, specifications, and success criteria.
• Partners with Sales and customers to translate market needs into scalable engineering solutions.
• Serves as the executive technical leader ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and sales.
• Oversees design and development of fabricated components and systems for manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
• Implements engineering metrics that drive improvements in quality, throughput, cost, and delivery.
• Leads departmental budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Develops and mentors engineering leadership including succession planning and organizational growth.
• Establishes systems for effective work prioritization and cross-functional coordination.
• Represents Frazer in industry engagements to support innovation and market awareness.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing integration.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, safety programs, and core values.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline preferred)
• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, product development, and manufacturing environments
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience (Director level or above), including leadership of managers and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering organizations within Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and/or Configure-to-Order (CTO) environments
• Proven track record of delivering business results, including improvements in product cost, quality, manufacturability, and time-to-market
• Experience driving new product development and product lifecycle management in a manufacturing setting
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their integration with engineering and production processes

• M.S. Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Syteline ERP System

• Weekly paycheck, so you can shop every Friday!
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Benefit options
• 401k plan with a company match!
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
• Eight paid company holidays and the ability to take time off during company shut down from Christmas to New Year’s Day!
• The “Company Kitchen” on site for lunch and snack choices
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional development and skills training
• Free Life Skills Training such as financial wellness classes

• Google G-Suite (Gmail, Documents, Drive, Spreadsheets, etc.)
• UKG (HRIS)

• Online application
• Resume and optional cover letter
• Culture Index Survey - as part of our process, please take this short survey (8-12 minutes to complete) on a computer, tablet, or laptop, not a smart phone. It does not always function properly on smart phones and is difficult to see. Also, please take the survey in your native/first language (there are multiple choices besides English in the drop down menu if needed).
• WOTC Questionnaire- Frazer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, which is a federal program designed to encourage the hiring of members of certain demographic groups that typically have more difficulty securing and retaining employment. While this is optional, we encourage you to answer the following questions, completely and honestly, your answers will be kept confidential and will have no effect on your job opportunity or any benefits you or your family may be receiving.
  
  

Thanks again for your interest in Frazer. Should your skills and qualifications meet those of the position, we will contact you further. Please check your email for further application status updates.

We look forward to hearing from you!