Product Development Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of direct reports—assign priorities, remove roadblocks, and coach day-to-day execution to deliver new products and improvements on schedule.
• Serve as the resident expert on internal manufacturing process capabilities to ensure designs are practical and production-ready.
• Lead engineering projects that support the broader product portfolio and business strategy—owning scope, timing, risk, and technical outcomes.
• Create, read, and interpret engineering drawings to drive clear specifications and effective design intent.
• Manage the product lifecycle including design, prototyping, testing, and PPAP—driving disciplined execution and strong technical documentation.
• Represent Product Engineering in cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement to improve quality, cost, and speed‑to‑market.
• Support customers, suppliers, and internal teams with technical information—serving as the engineering point of contact for product/process quality concerns and maintaining regular supplier communication.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in Product Engineering.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of automotive components.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools—preferably Siemens NX or Solid Works.
• Experience managing product lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage workload in a team environment.

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