VP, Engineering & Product Development
Woburn, Massachusetts•Full-time
$225,000 - $250,000 annually
$225,000 - $250,000 annually
About the Job
Vice President, Engineering & Product Development
About 3LED:
3LED is a vertically integrated industrial technology company specializing in lighting, photonics and advanced manufacturing. Through a portfolio of businesses including Fusion Optix, LEDdynamics, LEDSupply, Prolume Lighting, Xico Lighting and FlexGrid Systems, we design, manufacture and market innovative products for commercial, architectural and specialty lighting markets.
Our strategy is to build a world-class industrial platform by combining engineering excellence, operational discipline, differentiated intellectual property and customer-focused innovation.
As we continue to grow organically and through acquisition, we are building an executive team capable of scaling the organization while maintaining an entrepreneurial culture.
Position Summary:
The Vice President, Engineering & Product Development is responsible for leading the engineering organization and product development process across the 3LED platform. This executive is accountable for transforming market-driven product requirements into high-quality, manufacturable products that are delivered on time, on budget and ready for commercial success. The role owns engineering execution, engineering talent, engineering systems and product development. Product strategy, portfolio management and product requirements are owned by the VP, Sales & Marketing. Intellectual property strategy is led by the Chief IP Officer. The Vice President partners closely with Sales & Marketing, Operations and the Chief IP Officer to deliver products that strengthen 3LED’s competitive position across its portfolio of brands.
The position reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Leadership:
- Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering organization.
- Recruit, mentor and develop engineering leaders and technical talent.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop organizational capability to support long-term growth.
Product Development: Lead the execution of new product development from approved product requirements through commercial production.
Responsibilities include:
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Optical Engineering.
- Embedded Hardware and Firmware (where applicable).
- Product Validation and Testing.
- Product Documentation.
- Product Release.
- Engineering support for sustaining products.
- Ensure every product is designed for performance, manufacturability, quality and cost competitiveness.
Engineering Systems: Develop scalable engineering processes that support multiple brands and future acquisitions.
Responsibilities include:
- Product Data Management (PDM).
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
- Engineering standards.
- Engineering change management.
- Design reviews.
- Stage-gate development process.
- Product documentation.
- Engineering metrics and KPIs.
Manufacturing Partnership:
Work closely with Operations to ensure products transition smoothly into production.
Drive:
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Product cost optimization.
- Reliability improvements.
- Manufacturing readiness.
- Continuous improvement.
Executive Collaboration:
Partner with executive peers to ensure alignment across the business.
Collaborate closely with:
- VP, Sales & Marketing.
- VP, Operations.
- Chief IP Officer.
- Finance.
- Manufacturing.
- Supply Chain.
- Quality.
The VP, Engineering & Product Development is expected to provide technical leadership while executing against clearly defined market and product requirements.
Success Measures: Performance will be measured by:
- On-time product launches.
- Engineering quality.
- Product reliability.
- Development cycle time.
- Manufacturing readiness.
- Product cost targets.
- Engineering team development.
- Standardization of engineering processes.
- Successful implementation of scalable engineering systems.
Experience:
Required:
- 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
- Strong background in product development for manufactured products.
- Demonstrated success building engineering teams and systems.
- Experience with DFM, DFA and product lifecycle management.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing environments.
Preferred:
- Experience in lighting, electronics, photonics or industrial products.
- Experience implementing PLM/PDM systems.
- Experience with configurable or engineered-to-order products.
- Experience supporting multiple brands or business units.
Leadership Characteristics:
The successful candidate will:
- Build organizations rather than manage projects.
- Develop leaders and technical talent.
- Create repeatable engineering systems.
- Balance innovation with disciplined execution.
- Communicate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
- Lead with accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.
Compensation:
- Base Salary: $225,000–250,000.
- Annual Performance Bonus.
- Participation in the 3LED Employee Equity Incentive Plan.
- Comprehensive Executive Benefits.
Why Join 3LED?
This is an opportunity to build the engineering and product development capability of a growing industrial technology platform.
You will help establish the engineering systems, leadership and development processes that support multiple brands, future acquisitions and long-term growth while working alongside an executive team focused on market leadership, operational excellence and innovation.
If you are passionate about building engineering organizations that consistently deliver outstanding products, we invite you to join 3LED.
About 3LED Inc.
We believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military.Our mantra, Bright Minds™, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and excellence. We are more than a workplace—we're a team of diverse, driven individuals united by a passion for innovation and an unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional results. We value growth and celebrate our people. By promoting from within and rewarding outstanding work, team contributions, and commitment, ensures that talent and dedication never go unnoticed.Our compensation and benefits are crafted to attract and retain the best. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses, profit-sharing opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including: a group wide Fidelity 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match. The Gradifi program, helping employees pay off student loans or save for their children’s education.Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and disability coverage—with 100% of premiums covered for individuals.We are proud to be recognized as a leader in innovation and growth. We’ve been named one of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Americas and featured in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the U.S.. Our patented technologies are trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide. If you’re ready to bring your Bright Mind™ to a team that’s transforming the lighting industry, we want to hear from you!