Senior Director, Engineering

Tru Vue Inc.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.  Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.  We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition.  Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets.  We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Engineering will provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and operational oversight for the engineering organization. This role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring executional excellence, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture that aligns with company goals. The Senior Director will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define the engineering roadmap, deliver high-quality products, and scale systems and teams to support growth.

This is an in-office role in Faribault, MN, just south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. It requires approximately approx. 50% travel.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the long-term engineering vision and strategy in alignment with company objectives.

• Partner with executive leadership to shape business direction, technology investments, and resource planning.

• Anticipate industry trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts to ensure the organization remains competitive.

Operational Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (software, hardware, systems, or specialized functions as relevant).

• Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional quality.

• Implement best practices in engineering processes, architecture, and operational reliability.

• Oversee engineering execution, ensuring delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure products.

• Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics such as availability, performance, and cost efficiency.

• Develop engineering leaders to foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence.

Innovation & Technology

• Drive innovation in products, platforms, and infrastructure to maintain a competitive edge.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving engineering methodologies.

Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and internal governance policies.

• Proactively identify technical risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.

• Manage engineering budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation effectively.

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize the product roadmap.

• Influence decision-making at the executive level with clear communication of technical opportunities and tradeoffs.

• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners where appropriate.

Culture & People

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration across engineering teams.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization.

• Provide coaching and career development opportunities for engineering leaders and team members.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including at least 5 years managing senior managers or directors.

• Experience in manufacturing preferred.

• Track record of leading global or distributed teams preferred.<