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.
Background in M&A integration, scaling organizations, or enterprise transformation preferred.
Proven success scaling engineering organizations in a high-growth environment.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern development lifecycle management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and align large teams.
Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with business acumen.
Work Environment
This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.
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Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What We Do
By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value.
Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects.
We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets.
