Principal Product Engineer

Permobil, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA matching

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Permobil, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Engineer in Lebanon, TN. The role leads a cross-functional Agile team as its senior technical contributor, owning the technical health of the SmartDrive platform and driving system-level architecture for power‑assist products.

Base pay ranges from $125,000 to $145,000 annually. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in product development, a strong engineering background, and proven leadership with cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of product development experience.
• Technical expertise in at least one core engineering discipline with system-level understanding.
• Experience with structured product development and quality-system processes, including requirements, design reviews, verification, change control, risk management.
• Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical work of a cross-functional Agile development team as its most senior technical contributor.
• Establish deep, system-level command of the SmartDrive platform and own its ongoing technical health.
• Define system-level architecture and technical strategy for power‑assist products.
• Translate product requirements into technical tasks and user stories for efficient development.
• Drive the team's technical decision-making and resolve engineering challenges.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, and PM.
• Support system-level planning including design documentation and change control.
• Mentor engineers and drive improvements in Agile execution and quality workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Principal Product Engineer

Permobil has a position open for a Principal Product Engineer

• Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually
• Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday
• Location: Lebanon, TN

Build what's next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives- helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We are entering our next phase of growth by:

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Agile Team Technical Coordination: Coordinate the technical work of a cross-functional Agile development team as its most senior technical contributor. Guide sprint execution, facilitate backlog refinement, remove technical bottlenecks, and sustain a consistent and effective development cadence.
  
• Product Mastery & Technical Health: Establish deep, system-level command of the on-market SmartDrive platform and own its ongoing technical health. Early in the role, strengthen product reliability and performance by driving design changes and resolving engineering issues - building the foundation from which you will lead next-generation development.
  Technical Strategy & System Architecture: Define and drive system-level architecture and technical strategy for power-assist products. Ensure cohesive integration across hardware, software, and mechanical systems while aligning with product goals, safety requirements, and the long-term roadmap.
  
• Technical Backlog Management & Planning: Own the integrity of the technical backlog. Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into well-defined technical tasks and user stories, and ensure design inputs are ready to support efficient development.
  
• Technical Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Drive the team's technical decision-making. Resolve complex engineering challenges, evaluate trade-offs across performance, safety, cost, and timeline, and make timely decisions - from urgent product and field issues today to architectural direction over time. Escalate critical risks when necessary.
  
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Integration: Facilitate collaboration across engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups - R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management.
  
• System-Level Planning & Execution: Support system-level planning including design documentation, change control, and development processes. Ensure structured execution across all phases, from requirements definition and verification through design transfer.
  
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to leadership on technical progress, risks, and decisions. Act as the technical representative of the team, ensuring alignment between engineering execution and organizational priorities.
  
• Technical Mentorship & Continuous Improvement: Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the team. Identify process gaps and drive improvements in Agile execution, quality workflows, and development efficiency, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and engineering excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of product development experience, with a strong track record of leading complex technical projects from concept to production.
• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in at least one core engineering discipline (software, electrical, or mechanical) with strong system-level understanding. Experience integrating multi-disciplinary systems is required.
• Product Development & Quality: Experience with structured product development and quality-system processes, including requirements, design reviews, verification, change control, risk management, and corrective action. Familiarity with regulated environments is preferred.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, clearly communicate technical concepts, and drive alignment across stakeholders.

In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full -time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement - 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options.
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

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Additional Details

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we've been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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