Director of Product Engineering and Software

Director of Product Engineering and Software page is loaded## Director of Product Engineering and Softwarelocations: Houston, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100180***If your job feels like playing referee between outdated systems and frustrated teams, you’ll like how we do things.***At Wisenbaker, we don’t need a firefighter. We need a visionary builder. We’re hiring a Director of Product Engineering and Software to take command of the systems that connect design, software, and manufacturing, and bring clarity, speed, and innovation where it’s long overdue. You’ll have a direct line to executive leadership, real authority to shape strategy, and a team that’s ready for direction.This isn’t about patching what’s broken. It’s about creating the system others will follow.**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wisenbaker Builder Services Inc.