Design Engineering Manager

Grey Search + Strategy; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Engineering Manager to lead a customer-facing team of project and design engineers in Elk River, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering, and a proven track record in managing product development from design to manufacturing. This role offers full-time employment and focuses on driving innovative design solutions while fostering team growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing-related environment.
• Experience designing and bringing products into mass production.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/management role required.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team, managing the PDP process.
• Coach, mentor, develop and grow direct reports.
• Foster an environment that aligns with Company’s core beliefs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

3D CAD Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

CAD

ERP System

Job description

This vital position leads a customer-facing team of project and design engineers, collaborating with internal and external customers to develop industry-leading designs for various products. The role involves design and engineering leadership, ensuring best practices for cost and manufacturability, and overseeing the transition from design through pre-production to full manufacturing. Additionally, the position includes providing customer support, making ongoing recommendations, and implementing plans for improved product quality and cost reductions. The ideal candidate will execute at a high level with known deliverables, cast a vision for the future, and plot the path to achieve it.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead an engineering team, managing the PDP process to develop products on time and on budget for our customers.
• Apply, prepare and present innovative problem-solving solutions to progress new product concepts, technologies and materials.
• Coach, mentor, develop and grow direct reports, holding the team accountable to organizational policies and procedures.
• Identifies, partners, and manages internal and external design programs and resources.
• A visible and engaged leadership style that empowers and promotes involvement, communication, clear expectations, accountability, and a passion for excellence.
• Foster an environment that aligns with Company’s core beliefs and values and builds upon a culture that is in service to our people and community.
• Assumes a leadership role of projects with strategic scope and complexity, overseeing the overall development and delivery of design and engineering.
• Initiates and maintains good working relationships with cross functional teams of the business to support and facilitate program design completion.
• Partners and leads business partners through the design process and final execution.
• Be a product visionary, driving industry trends and providing unique brand and product experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering (product and/or transportation focus preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing-related environment.
• Experience designing and bringing products into mass production.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with customers and grow relationships.
• Expertise with product design benefits and constraints with multiple manufacturing methods.
• Monitor department work processes, procedures and expenses, establishing programs to drive team performance.
• Utilize digital tools (CAD, File Management, and ERP System) to create and implement successful design solutions.
• Leads and applies engineering principles to ensure product performance.
• Excellent communication skills to successfully collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure product development success.
• Ability to adapt and thrive under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/management role required.
• Must be able to handle multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge in 3D CAD Software (preferably Solidworks and/or Creo) with surfacing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and established relational strengths
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate teams, resolve conflict, and act as an agent of change

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Product Management

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Market Research