Lead Design Engineering Manager

RealTruck, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance and DI

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Exclusive employee discounts on RealTr

RealTruck benefits

Job summary

RealTruck, Inc. in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Manager of Design Engineering to lead a team of engineers and drive all product development activities within designated product categories.

You will align with the Manufacturing COE leader and Product Category Manager to manage NPD, testing, validation, and line extensions, while ensuring performance targets and CAD data integrity. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years supervisory experience is required.
• Lean or similar Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience is required.
• CAD/CAM software experience is required.
• Experience with a maintenance software tool preferred.
• ERP or manufacturing software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of design engineers and guide all product design and development activities.
• Manage product development including NPD, testing, validation, and line extensions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to communicate project priorities and resource needs.
• Maintain CAD data and ensure drawings meet criteria and RACI process is followed.
• Develop and manage the R&D budget related to expenses, travel, and CAPEX.
• Initiate and approve redesigns to improve manufacturability, reduce warranty, or reduce costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Lean/CI knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Maintenance software

ERP software

Manufacturing software

Job description

RealTruck, Inc. in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Manager of Design Engineering to lead a team of engineers and drive all product development activities within designated product categories.

You will align with the Manufacturing COE leader and Product Category Manager to manage NPD, testing, validation, and line extensions, while ensuring performance targets and CAD data integrity. Strong leadership and communication are essential.