Lead Product Engineer

Addison Group; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Addison Group in Broken Arrow, OK is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to drive technical leadership for HVAC pressure vessels and fabricated products from concept through manufacturing. You will mentor the engineering team and ensure ASME compliance while aligning with customer specs and quality targets.

This direct-hire role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree, 5+ years (8+ preferred), SolidWorks proficiency, and leadership in an ASME environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience in HVAC, pressure vessels, heavy fabrication environments preferred.
• Leadership, project leadership, or mentoring experience required.
• Experience in ASME-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• SolidWorks proficiency; understanding of welding, fabrication, machining, forming and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Manage engineering projects, priorities, and timelines for successful execution.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure ASME standards and customer requirements are met; uphold quality expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to solve technical challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering change control

Job description

Job Title: Lead Product Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing / HVAC / Industrial Fabrication

Location: Broken Arrow, OK

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: Up to $110,000 base salary + target bonus opportunity (10%, with potential up to 20%)

Work Schedule: Full-time | Onsite 5 days per week | Flexible schedule options available (6:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM)

Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization specializing in engineered HVAC products, pressure vessels, and fabricated industrial equipment. The company offers a strong culture, collaborative environment, and long-term growth opportunities. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, this organization is investing in its future and looking for a technical leader who can make an immediate impact while helping develop the next generation of engineering talent.

Job Description

The Lead Product Engineer will provide technical leadership and direction for the engineering team, supporting the design, development, certification, and continuous improvement of pressure vessels, HVAC tanks, and fabricated products. This role will serve as a key technical resource, ensuring products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and ASME requirements while supporting projects from initial design through manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a strong engineering leader who can mentor team members, improve engineering processes, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and engineering technicians.
• Manage engineering projects, priorities, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure products meet ASME standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectations.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve production processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Establish engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Assist with engineering change management and product improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, supply chain, and vendors on technical solutions.
• Support audits, inspections, and certification activities.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and priorities to engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience required; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience within HVAC, pressure vessel, heavy fabrication, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
• Prior technical leadership, project leadership, or team mentoring experience required.
• Experience working in an ASME-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication, machining, forming, and assembly processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and engineering change processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with ASME U Stamp certification programs.
• National Board registration experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading engineering teams in an engineered-to-order environment.

Perks

• Opportunity to step into a high-impact technical leadership role.
• Strong opportunity for career growth and succession planning.
• Work with a stable organization experiencing significant growth.
• Collaborative culture with visibility across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on processes, products, and future engineering strategy.