Product Engineering Supervisor

Overview

Product Engineering Supervisor (Finance)

Overseeing/leading a team of design engineers responsible for applying mechanical engineering principles in the product development process of access systems solutions from concept ideation, design, prototype, testing, and commissioning to final production. Lead a cross-functional team that owns the action plan to deliver new access systems solutions.

• Hire, supervise, mentor, and develop design engineers and support staff. Write performance reviews and resolve personnel issues/conflicts.
• Assign design engineering resources to projects based on business priorities and market needs.
• Establish team goals aligned with engineering KPIs including cycle time, quality and cost objectives.
• Work with product management team to analyze market need and translate them into engineering plans.
• Provide input into the long-term roadmap and new product development strategy.
• Coordinate activities with other organizations, internally and externally, to ensure project success.
• Lead ideation workshops and other cross-functional workshops to develop concepts, define design priorities, and determine design performance objectives.
• Lead formal design reviews and stage-gate approvals to ensure technical and commercial readiness.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans to develop new products to meet market demand; participate in research and development procedures for new product development (NPD).
• Develop concepts for new products or mechanical systems using parametric 3D CAD software; perform dimensional and tolerance analysis from concept to final release.
• Analyze mechanical systems for stress, fatigue, and vibration using finite element analysis and validate/test mechanical systems and components against performance or specification goals.
• Directs fabrication and installation activities to ensure conformance to engineering design and customer specifications; designs products to interface with machines, hardware, and software.
• Evaluate and select external vendors and suppliers from technical and quality perspectives.
• Lead continuous product improvement efforts through design, quality, and manufacturability enhancements; drive cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering and material optimization.
• Oversee accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) and item data within the ERP system, ensuring timely updates tied to engineering changes.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to validate improvements and support efficient production execution.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible product engineering experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
• At least five years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or significant project leadership experience.
• Direct experience in the access systems industry or a similar engineered product manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in consumer durable or packaged goods is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (required).
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred).

Required Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and product development principles; excellent Solid Works/3D CAD skills.
• Knowledge of design analysis utilizing finite element analysis.
• Ability to lead DFMEA/PFMEA sessions.
• Experience with rapid prototype design and build for proof of concept and usability testing.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects with effective resource, timeline, and deliverable management.
• Good problem solving;
  Six Sigma training a plus.
• Computer literacy in MS Office products.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills for internal groups, clients, and trade groups/seminars.
• Flexibility and adaptability; action- and results-oriented.

Office-based with travel up to 10% of the time by land or air.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; occasional walking, bending, or reaching in labs, manufacturing floors, or testing areas. Ability to interact safely with prototype products, equipment, and tools in an R&D environment. Visual and auditory ability to read technical documents, use computers, and communicate effectively. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. with team lift or mechanical assistance for heavier items.

Special assignments or tasks as determined by supervisor at their sole discretion.