Product Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Air Compressors

Product Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Air Compressors

Company Overview
MAT Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer with a 40‑year history. With headquarters in Long Grove, Illinois, the company operates over 40 factories on three continents, supporting more than 14,000 employees worldwide. MAT Industries Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings, produces air compressors and air brake tanks in Jackson, TN, and sells through major home centers, hardware co‑ops, independents, and fleet stores across the United States.

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Career advancement program, training and development
• Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary life/AD&D and employer‑provided life/AD&D
• And more

Job Summary: The Product Engineering Manager directs and coordinates all activities of the Product Engineering department, encompassing design, manufacturing, testing of components, products, and systems. Responsibilities include both direct leadership and delegation to engineering teams.

• Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confere with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecast operating costs of the department and direct preparation of budget requests.
• Advises management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and inter‑departmental relations.
• Provide direction and example for the interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to engineering activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations, and develop recommendations accordingly.
• Be involved in new‑product gate reviews and review all new jobs to ensure proper documentation and that customer needs are addressed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely.
• Provide staff leadership, support, goal setting, performance reviews, salary planning, career development, and training.
• Act as a coach, creating energized and motivated teams.

• Ability to implement plans, communicate changes effectively, build commitments, and overcome resistance.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Proven cost consciousness, working within approved budgets and implementing cost‑saving measures.
• Capable of developing strategies to achieve organizational goals and adapting strategies to changing conditions.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, providing careful and systematic evaluation of information, alternatives, and consequences.
• Presentation skills and the ability to communicate to an audience in a formal setting.
• Strong commitment to world‑class customer service, anticipating customer needs and designing, promoting, or supporting the delivery of products and services that exceed expectations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, work independently of day‑to‑day supervision, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Think conceptually and intuitively, linking problems and symptoms to identify underlying issues and root causes.
• Make sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
• Ability to influence and shape decisions of others and resolve conflicts to create effective outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable.
• 5+ years of product engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership skills, including project planning and adoption of new technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SAP.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and experience with specialized engineering software a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.