Product Development Engineering Manager

Mitchell Martin Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin Inc. is seeking an engineering manager to lead new product introduction and process development in a manufacturing setting.

You will guide a team of engineers from concept to commercialization and align initiatives with strategic growth and operational excellence. The role requires strong technical leadership, project management, and the ability to collaborate across commercial, operations, supply chain, quality, and customers to drive roadmap-driven programs and continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading new product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team focused on new product introduction and process development.
• Drive product development initiatives from concept through launch and commercialization.
• Establish project plans, resource requirements, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Manage multiple development programs simultaneously while ensuring milestone achievement.
• Identify and communicate project risks, opportunities, and overall program status.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, supply chain, quality, and customer stakeholders to define future product and process roadmaps.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent through performance management and career development programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, engineering processes, and product release requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead new product and process development initiatives. This individual will oversee a team of engineers responsible for bringing innovative products and manufacturing processes from concept through commercialization while supporting strategic business growth and operational excellence.

This role requires a strong blend of technical leadership, project management, product development expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team focused on new product introduction and process development.
• Drive product development initiatives from concept through launch and commercialization.
• Establish project plans, resource requirements, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Manage multiple development programs simultaneously while ensuring milestone achievement.
• Identify and communicate project risks, opportunities, and overall program status.
• Collaborate with commercial, operations, supply chain, quality, and customer stakeholders to define future product and process roadmaps.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent through performance management and career development programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, engineering processes, and product release requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading new product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with suppliers, product validation, and quality management processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within automotive, heavy equipment, commercial vehicle, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
• Familiarity with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting highly regulated manufacturing and quality environments.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering initiatives.
• High-visibility role with significant influence on product and process strategy.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.