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VP, Engineering & Product Development
Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
About 3LED:
3LED is a diversified lighting technology company serving architectural, OEM and commercial lighting markets through brands including Xico Lighting, LEDdynamics, Fusion Optix, LEDSupply, ProLume Lighting and FlexGrid Systems.
We develop lighting fixtures, optics, LED light engines, drivers, controls and complete lighting systems. Our next stage of growth requires a stronger engineering organization, reusable product platforms and disciplined product development systems.
Position Summary:
3LED is seeking a VP, Engineering & Product Development to build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization.
This role is responsible for strengthening how engineering is done across the company: developing people, building technical capability, creating reusable platforms, improving engineering systems and delivering commercially successful products.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to help take the business to its next level. This is a hands-on executive role for a leader who can operate across mechanical, electrical, optical, controls and manufacturing disciplines without needing to be the deepest expert in every area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a high-performing engineering team of approximately 8-10 people.
- Develop engineering talent, leadership capability and technical discipline.
- Lead product development across lighting fixtures, optics, LED light engines, drivers, controls and custom OEM solutions.
- Establish common engineering standards, design rules and development processes.
- Build reusable product platforms and architectures across brands.
- Improve documentation, engineering change control, product configuration and data management.
- Work with Sales & Marketing to translate market needs into practical product roadmaps.
- Work with Operations, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure products are manufacturable, reliable and cost-effective.
- Support New Product Introduction from concept through production launch.
- Introduce practical digital engineering and AI-enabled tools where they improve productivity, quality or decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering speed, quality, reuse and execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive engineering and product development leadership.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Proven record developing physical products from concept through production.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, DFM and NPI.
- Ability to build systems, standards and processes that scale beyond individual contributors.
- Experience recruiting, mentoring and developing engineers.
Relevant experience may include:
- Architectural lighting
- LED systems
- Optics
- Power electronics
- Lighting controls
- Embedded systems
- Mechanical design
- Manufacturing engineering
- PLM / PDM systems
- Product configuration
- AI-enabled engineering tools
Leadership Profile:
The right candidate will:
- Think across disciplines rather than within one specialty.
- Build engineering capability, not just manage projects.
- Create repeatable systems and product platforms.
- Balance technical excellence with commercial priorities.
- Collaborate effectively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality.
- Use modern tools, including AI, pragmatically and with sound engineering judgment.
- Help develop 3LED into a stronger, more scalable technology company.
Success in the Role:
Success will be measured by stronger engineering capability, faster and more disciplined product development, better reuse across platforms, improved collaboration across functions and the successful launch of innovative lighting products that support 3LED’s growth.
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!