Manager Engineering – Product Development & Manufacturing

Entegee; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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401(k)

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Des Moines, IA seeks an Engineering Manager to lead product development initiatives. The role involves managing a cross-functional team and ensuring products meet strict safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering along with significant industry experience and a strong track record in product development. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience developing electromechanical or industrial products.
• Strong understanding of UL and CE compliance in product design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on product development.
• Drive product development from concept to production launch.
• Collaborate with product management and quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Mechanical design software

Electrical design software

Job description

Manager Engineering – Product Development & Manufacturing

Manager Engineering – Product Development & Manufacturing

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Engineering Manager / Director to lead new product development efforts and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team in a high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving the development of electromechanical products from concept through production, with an emphasis on product innovation, quality, and time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on new product development, product enhancements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Drive full lifecycle product development from concept through prototyping, validation, and production launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, operations, quality, and sales to align engineering output with business goals.
• Oversee adherence to UL, CE, and other relevant safety and quality standards.
• Implement and refine stage gate or equivalent project management processes to ensure timely and efficient development.
• Contribute to hands-on engineering efforts when needed, particularly in mechanical or electrical design challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and cultivate a strong, collaborative engineering culture.
• Evaluate and integrate metal forming and fabrication processes into product design, especially for vending and retail automation systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience developing electromechanical or industrial products, ideally in the vending, appliance, or refrigeration sectors.
• Strong understanding of UL and CE compliance in product design and testing.
• Demonstrated success overseeing cradle-to-grave product development.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, panel forming, or metal fabrication is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a stage gate / gated review environment preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in vending systems, appliances, kiosks, or automated machinery.
• Prior experience working closely with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to mentor and roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

A Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Machinery Manufacturing

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