Design Engineering Manager: Lead Product & Process Innovation

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Trumann, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp. seeks a Design Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team focused on product innovation and manufacturing excellence.

You will oversee initiatives supporting new product development, optimize processes, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and fuel growth. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage resources, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, while building strong relationships across

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience; managing remote team members is a plus.
• Experience with metal fabrication, tooling, and process equipment design.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and building code standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team and drive product development from concept to launch.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and Product Management to solve challenges and support growth.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision making across projects.
• Deliver engineering projects on time and within budget while managing priorities and resources.
• Foster cross-location collaboration and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Remote team management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Metal fabrication knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer Credential Preferred

Job description

Quanex Building Products Corp. seeks a Design Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team focused on product innovation and manufacturing excellence.

You will oversee initiatives supporting new product development, optimize processes, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and fuel growth. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage resources, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, while building strong relationships across