Product Engineering Manager
About The Position
Product Engineering Manager DISHER is currently partnering with a global, West Michigan company on their need for a Product Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead their product engineering team. This leadership role is focused on coaching and developing a team of 6 product engineers while implementing structured engineering processes and driving accountability. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by establishing best practices, leading cultural change, and building team capability in evidence-based problem solving. What you will get to do: You will spend about 80% of your time coaching and leadership, with 20% on hands-on technical work Supervise, train, and develop 6 Product Engineers Coach team through structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, or similar) Establish accountability systems for on-time delivery Give and receive critical feedback effectively Implement and maintain standard engineering practices including A3 problem solving Lead efforts to review and update procedures, standards, and guidelines with focus on continuous improvement Guide evidence-based problem solving using mathematics and physics Coordinate development and implementation of new products utilizing the Product Development Process Establish project timelines and monitor progress with team members Coordinate with Produce Line Manager to identify and prioritize engineering opportunities Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools to create, store, and manage engineering documentation Provide technical support to other departments as required Visit customers to investigate/resolve field concerns (approximately once every other month) Support installations, troubleshooting, and data collection on new products Engage with suppliers regarding product manufacture and quality management What will make you successful: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience Strong coaching abilities with proven track record developing engineering teams Expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, or similar tools) Experience leading change management and cultural transformation initiatives Experience establishing accountability and on-time delivery Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience
- Strong coaching abilities with proven track record developing engineering teams
- Expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, or similar tools)
- Experience leading change management and cultural transformation initiatives
- Experience establishing accountability and on-time delivery
- Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and develop 6 Product Engineers
- Coach team through structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, or similar)
- Establish accountability systems for on-time delivery
- Give and receive critical feedback effectively
- Implement and maintain standard engineering practices including A3 problem solving
- Lead efforts to review and update procedures, standards, and guidelines with focus on continuous improvement
- Guide evidence-based problem solving using mathematics and physics
- Coordinate development and implementation of new products utilizing the Product Development Process
- Establish project timelines and monitor progress with team members
- Coordinate with Produce Line Manager to identify and prioritize engineering opportunities
- Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools to create, store, and manage engineering documentation
- Provide technical support to other departments as required
- Visit customers to investigate/resolve field concerns (approximately once every other month)
- Support installations, troubleshooting, and data collection on new products
- Engage with suppliers regarding product manufacture and quality management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
