Engineering Manager: New Product & Process Launch

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

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.