Engineering Manager, New Product & Process Development

Enpro Industries, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enpro Industries, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for New Product & Process Development to lead a talented team from concept through launch. You will drive innovation in wheel-end products, set program goals, and ensure successful introductions aligned with customer and business needs.

This leadership role emphasizes building a strategic roadmap, coordinating with commercial, operations, and engineering, and developing team capability while maintaining a strong safety and quality focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams or engineering functions.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within new product/process development.
• Experience with suppliers and quality systems (ISO standards).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience in the commercial vehicle or wheel-end industry.
• Familiarity with seal design.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of new products and processes from concept to commercialization.
• Drive innovation in wheel-end components and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure successful product launches that meet customer and business needs.
• Establish program goals, timelines, and resource plans.
• Track progress against milestones and proactively manage risks.
• Continuously improve the product development process.
• Partner with commercial, operations, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights to shape product and process strategy.
• Engage with customers and industry organizations (e.g., TMC, SAE).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Wheel-end industry experience

Seal design familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As the Engineering Manager - New Product & Process Development, you'll lead a team responsible for bringing new products and manufacturing processes to life-from concept through launch. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the future of our wheel-end product lines by driving innovation, collaborating across the organization, and ensuring successful execution of new product and process initiatives. This role reports to the Director of Engineering. If you enjoy leading teams, building strategy, and turning ideas into real-world results, this role offers a strong opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of new products and processes-from concept to commercialization
• Drive innovation in wheel-end components and manufacturing methods
• Ensure successful product launches that meet customer and business needs
• Establish program goals, timelines, and resource plans
• Track progress against key milestones and proactively manage risks
• Continuously improve the product development process
• Partner with commercial, operations, supply chain, and engineering teams
• Gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights to shape product and process strategy
• Engage with customers and industry organizations (e.g., TMC, SAE)
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers
• Build team capability through development plans, skills matrices, and performance feedback
• Foster a strong, collaborative, and accountable team environment
• Provide clear updates on program status, risks, and opportunities
• Present technical concepts and business cases to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams

Your Role in Our Values At Enpro, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

Safety: Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Enpro Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.

Excellence: Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.

Respect: Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar technical field)
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams or engineering functions
• 5+ years of experience in project management within new product/process development
• Experience working with suppliers and quality systems (ISO standards)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Experience in the commercial vehicle or wheel-end industry
• Familiarity with seal design
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks

EEO and Culture Statement: STEMCO is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.