Product Engineering Manager: Scale New Production

Costello/April Design Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C/A Design in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced New Product Engineering Manager to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives. You will optimize processes, cut costs, and scale new products from prototype to full production while applying lean, Six Sigma, and rigorous project management.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or industrial engineering, 7+ years in engineering, and 3+ years in leadership with a focus on New Product Introduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering required; advanced degree highly desirable.
• 7+ years in a dynamic engineering role with leadership experience in New Product Introduction.
• Strong working knowledge of high precision machining and programming.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to lead from quote to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC programming initiatives and establish standardized methods and tooling strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, supply chain and operations to align manufacturing objectives with company goals.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic engineering plans to scale production and adopt new technologies.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials, maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Continuous improvement

High precision machining

CNC programming

MS Office

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC programming

Job description

C/A Design in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced New Product Engineering Manager to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives. You will optimize processes, cut costs, and scale new products from prototype to full production while applying lean, Six Sigma, and rigorous project management.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or industrial engineering, 7+ years in engineering, and 3+ years in leadership with a focus on New Product Introduction.