Director of Product Engineering and Software

Wisenbaker Builder Services, Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software Development, or a related field.
  • 5-10+ years in product engineering or software leadership roles.
  • Experience managing senior-level technical leaders.
  • Strong background in cabinet manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems.
  • Hands-on familiarity with AutoCAD, 20/20 Insight, and 20/20 Construct.
  • Expertise in manufacturing software integrations.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, linking tech investments to business outcomes.
  • Collaborative leadership style with a focus on accountability and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Set the strategic direction for the engineering and software teams.
  • Drive performance, reliability, and scalability in product engineering and systems architecture.
  • Oversee ERP integration with factory systems for optimal real-time communication.
  • Lead and mentor senior managers to enhance team accountability and innovation.
  • Develop and execute a strategy for digital transformation in product engineering.
  • Collaborate with Product, Manufacturing, and Operations to align technology with production goals.
  • Promote Lean thinking and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Benefits

  • Investment in training and knowledge-sharing for career growth.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development.
  • Emphasis on a collaborative and failure-averse team culture.
Full Job Description
Your Mission:

Lead the engineering and software organization with bold vision and seamless execution. Build the digital backbone of a cabinetry manufacturing leader by aligning enterprise software with factory-floor systems, elevating product setup, and driving innovation that actually sticks.

What You'll Be Doing (and Owning fully):
  • Set the direction for engineering and software - and align every effort with business growth and customer needs.
  • Drive performance, reliability, and scalability across product engineering, system architecture, and manufacturing software.
  • Oversee integration between ERP systems and factory-floor machines - ensuring real-time communication that actually works.
  • Lead and mentor senior managers, strengthening team accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Build and execute strategy for digital transformation and long-term product engineering evolution.
  • Partner with Product, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure technology supports-not hinders-production goals.
  • Champion Lean thinking and continuous improvement in both engineering processes and software delivery.
  • Develop future leaders by investing in training, knowledge-sharing, and succession planning.
  • Audit major initiatives for scope, budget, and measurable business value.
  • Stay ahead of technology trends that can reshape how we design, engineer, and manufacture cabinetry.


What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Software Development, or related technical field.
  • 5-10+ years in product engineering or software leadership roles, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
  • Experience managing senior-level technical leaders and delivering complex initiatives.
  • Strong background in cabinet manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems.
  • Hands-on familiarity with AutoCAD, 20/20 Insight, and 20/20 Construct.
  • Expertise in manufacturing software integrations and digital-to-physical system communication.
  • Strong financial and analytical mindset, with the ability to tie tech investments to business outcomes.
  • Leadership style that blends clarity, accountability, and collaboration, with a "We Will NOT Fail" mindset.

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