Principal Product Engineer

Posted on: 8/3/2026 - Final date to receive applications:

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Permobil has a position open for a Principal Product Engineer

Pay Range: $ - $ annually

Schedule:

Full Time - Monday through Friday

Location:

Lebanon, TN

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Build what’s next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations . We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

Driving faster, breakthrough innovation

Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system

Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty .

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business , we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Agile Team Technical Coordination:
  Coordinate the technical work of a cross-functional Agile development team as its most senior technical contributor. Guide sprint execution, facilitate backlog refinement, remove technical bottlenecks, and sustain a consistent and effective development cadence.
• Product Mastery & Technical Health:
  Establish deep, system-level command of the on-market Smart Drive platform and own its ongoing technical health. Early in the role, strengthen product reliability and performance by driving design changes and resolving engineering issues — building the foundation from which you will lead next-generation development.
  Technical Strategy & System Architecture:
  Define and drive system-level architecture and technical strategy for power-assist products. Ensure cohesive integration across hardware, software, and mechanical systems while aligning with product goals, safety requirements, and the long-term roadmap.
• Technical Backlog Management & Planning:
  Own the integrity of the technical backlog. Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into well-defined technical tasks and user stories, and ensure design inputs are ready to support efficient development.
• Technical Decision-Making & Problem Solving:
  Drive the team's technical decision-making. Resolve complex engineering challenges, evaluate trade-offs across performance, safety, cost, and timeline, and make timely decisions — from urgent product and field issues today to architectural direction over time. Escalate critical risks when necessary.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Integration:
  Facilitate collaboration across engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups — R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management.
• System-Level Planning & Execution:
  Support system-level planning including design documentation, change control, and development processes. Ensure structured execution across all phases, from requirements definition and verification through design transfer.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Provide regular updates to leadership on technical progress, risks, and decisions. Act as the technical representative of the team, ensuring alignment between engineering execution and organizational priorities.
• Technical Mentorship & Continuous Improvement:
  Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the team. Identify process gaps and drive improvements in Agile execution, quality workflows, and development efficiency, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and engineering excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of product development experience, with a strong track record of leading complex technical projects from concept to production.
• Technical Expertise:
  Deep expertise in at least one core engineering discipline (software, electrical, or mechanical) with strong system-level understanding. Experience integrating multi-disciplinary systems is required.
• Product Development & Quality:
  Experience with structured product development and quality-system processes, including requirements, design reviews, verification, change control, risk management, and corrective action. Familiarity with regulated…