Product Engineering Manager

Trillium Staffing; Dawsonville (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Product Engineering Manager in Dawsonville, GA to lead the design, development, and engineering support for existing and new products. You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, manage projects, and ensure quality and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product design/engineering and 3+ years in management, with a strong background in plastic part design and manufacturing, plus Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Manufacturing and automotive background and experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• At least 5 years of product design and engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience in plastic part design and manufacturing.
• Experience with prototyping and product testing.
• Manufacturing and automotive industry experience preferred; lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, certifications, and safety requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and improvement of new and existing products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor engineers, designers, technicians, and other department personnel.
• Collaborate with leadership, sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into product specifications.
• Oversee project timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and departmental planning.
• Evaluate product designs for feasibility, performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Review and optimize plastic part designs and tooling for manufacturing processes including blow molding, thermoforming, injection molding, stamping, and extrusion.
• Establish and improve quality, inspection, safety, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support departmental strategy, policies, and initiatives aligned with company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Capacity planning

Quality management

OSHA compliance

Safety procedures

Financial performance

Strategic planning

Customer focus

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

Product Engineering Manager position available in the Dawsonville, Georgia area working at our client location who is an established manufacturer.

Direct hire position with a salary range of $100k to $110k depending on experience. This is a day shift, typically 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Product Engineering Manager will lead product design, development, and engineering support for existing and new products. This role oversees engineering projects, leads a team of technical professionals, and drives product quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities for the Product Engineering Manager role:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and improvement of new and existing products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor engineers, designers, technicians, and other department personnel.
• Collaborate with leadership, sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into product specifications.
• Oversee project timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and departmental planning.
• Evaluate product designs for feasibility, performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Review and optimize plastic part designs and tooling for manufacturing processes, including blow molding, thermoforming, injection molding, stamping, and extrusion.
• Establish and improve quality, inspection, safety, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support departmental strategy, policies, and initiatives aligned with company objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees personnel within Research and Development and Engineering, including engineers, designers, technicians, temporary workers, and contractors.

Full benefits are available.

Qualifications for the Product Engineering Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing and automotive background and experience preferred
• Lean Manufacturing preferred
• At least 5 years of product design and engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience in plastic part design and manufacturing.
• Experience with prototyping and product testing.
• Manufacturing and automotive industry experience preferred; lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, certifications, and safety requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to travel when needed

Key Skills:

• Leadership and team development, project management, capacity planning, quality management, OSHA compliance, safety procedures, financial performance management, strategic planning, customer focus, collaboration, analytical skills, organization, communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.