Manager, Product Engineering

Hillphoenix

Keosauqua (IA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hillphoenix in Iowa is seeking an experienced Manager, Product Engineering to lead our Product Engineering team responsible for factory support, product quality, and sustaining engineering across our Specialty product lines.

The role ensures stable production, rapid resolution of field and manufacturing issues, and continuous product improvements, serving as the key link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
8+ years of engineering experience in product engineering, manufacturing support, or related field.
3+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and resolving production issues.
Strong understanding of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation.
Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Product Engineers supporting day-to-day factory operations across multiple sites
Drive rapid response and resolution of production issues, RFIs, and field quality concerns
Establish clear prioritization and accountability for incoming engineering support requests
Ensure strong root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for product and manufacturing issues
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve product manufacturability, reliability, and cost
Support production readiness for new product launches, ensuring smooth handoff from NPD to sustaining engineering
Own sustaining engineering activities including design updates, ECNs, and BOM accuracy
Improve engineering processes that support factory operations, including documentation, communication, and issue tracking
Provide technical guidance on product design, buildability, and system-level performance
Support customer and field issue resolution, including direct interaction when required
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, scrap, and rework
Develop team capability in problem-solving, engineering judgment, and cross-functional collaboration
Collaborate with NPD, DTV, and Lab teams to ensure alignment across product lifecycle activities
Track and report key performance metrics related to quality, responsiveness, and operational efficiency

Skills

Team Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Manufacturing Operations

Problem Solving

Prioritization

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM/Enovia

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Product Engineering

Location: Keosauqua or Centerville, Iowa

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Product Engineering to lead our Product Engineering team responsible for factory support, product quality, and sustaining engineering activities across our Specialty product lines. This role is critical to ensuring stable production, rapid resolution of field and manufacturing issues, and continuous improvement of existing products.

The Manager, Product Engineering will lead a team focused on supporting factory operations, resolving product and quality issues, and driving design improvements that enhance manufacturability, cost, and reliability. This individual will serve as the key connection point between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure issues are addressed with urgency and root cause rigor.

This role requires a strong balance of technical engineering judgment, execution discipline, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is highly responsive, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is capable of driving clarity and prioritization across a wide range of competing demands. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role

Lead and develop a team of Product Engineers supporting day-to-day factory operations across multiple sites

Drive rapid response and resolution of production issues, RFIs, and field quality concerns

Establish clear prioritization and accountability for incoming engineering support requests

Ensure strong root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for product and manufacturing issues

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve product manufacturability, reliability, and cost

Support production readiness for new product launches, ensuring smooth handoff from NPD to sustaining engineering

Own sustaining engineering activities including design updates, ECNs, and BOM accuracy

Improve engineering processes that support factory operations, including documentation, communication, and issue tracking

Provide technical guidance on product design, buildability, and system-level performance

Support customer and field issue resolution, including direct interaction when required

Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, scrap, and rework

Develop team capability in problem-solving, engineering judgment, and cross-functional collaboration

Collaborate with NPD, DTV, and Lab teams to ensure alignment across product lifecycle activities

Track and report key performance metrics related to quality, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.

What are the basic qualifications?

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience in product engineering, manufacturing support, or related field

Minimum 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams

Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations and resolving production issues

Strong understanding of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation

Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams

What are the preferred qualifications?

10+ years of experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or similar thermodynamic systems

Prior experience in a Product Engineering or Sustaining Engineering leadership role

Strong knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication, and assembly processes

Experience with CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM/PDM systems (Enovia preferred)

Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as UL, NSF, DOE, and related standards
Experience supporting new product launches and production ramp-up activities

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

Strong sense of urgency and ownership in addressing production and customer issues

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of competing demands

Practical engineering judgment with a focus on real-world, manufacturable solutions

Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, execution-focused environments

Effective communicator who can translate technical issues clearly across functions

Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering

Hands-on problem solver who is comfortable engaging directly with products, factories, and issues

Strong organizational skills with the ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations

Commitment to developing team members and improving overall team capability

Focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable business impact.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.