Hands-on Design Engineering Manager – Manufacturing Leadership

Energy Jobline ZR; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Design Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for sustaining and enhancing a portfolio of engineered products. The role blends people leadership with technical oversight to ensure products remain manufacturable, cost‑effective, reliable, and compliant with business objectives.

The position is on‑site and full‑time, with limited travel. You will drive product quality, reliability, and cost optimization while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience supporting engineered products within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and professional development for a team of product design engineers focused on supporting production and in‑market products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Sales teams to support production and resolve technical challenges.
• Oversee engineering change notice (ECN) and engineering change order (ECO) processes to ensure accurate, timely, and well‑documented implementation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, safety requirements, and internal engineering and quality standards.
• Utilize DFMEA, warranty information, lessons learned, and field performance data to improve durability, reliability, and product performance.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Structures

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Design Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for sustaining and enhancing a portfolio of engineered products. The role blends people leadership with technical oversight to ensure products remain manufacturable, cost‑effective, reliable, and compliant with business objectives.

The position is on‑site and full‑time, with limited travel. You will drive product quality, reliability, and cost optimization while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality,