Product Engineering Manager

ProActive; Ohio; On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Product Engineering Manager in Port Clinton, Ohio to lead the Product Engineering team. You will own manufacturing engineering processes, build a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/process engineering, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, and strong leadership and communication skills. Prior experience with conveyor systems or automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement or NPI initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for BOM and routing management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical and data-analysis skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across multiple departments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience within material handling, conveyor systems or automation environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop project engineers within the Product Engineering team.
• Assign workloads, establish priorities, monitor performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including BOMs, routings and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing throughput, quality, safety and process flow.
• Ensure shop-floor routings, nesting, programming and other manufacturing inputs are accurate and delivered on time.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Influence stakeholders

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Salary: $150 000 - $160 000
Location: Port Clinton, Ohio, USA.

The employer is a dynamic and rapidly growing company specialising in the conveyor systems, material handling, automation, and manufacturing engineering industry. They have an exciting opportunity for a Product Engineering Manager to join their team. This position is well-suited to an innovative, collaborative and commercially minded engineering leader who is looking to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes, develop a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop project engineers within the Product Engineering team.
• Assign workloads, establish priorities, monitor performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including BOMs, routings and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing throughput, quality, safety and process flow.
• Ensure shop-floor routings, nesting, programming and other manufacturing inputs are accurate and delivered on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement or NPI initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for BOM and routing management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical and data-analysis skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across multiple departments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience within material handling, conveyor systems or automation environments would be advantageous.

Reasons why you should apply

• Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of a critical engineering function and lead a team of skilled engineers.
• Make a tangible impact: Directly influence manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety and operational performance.
• Innovative environment: Work on advanced conveyor, automation and material-handling solutions serving major retail, e-commerce and distribution markets.

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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