Product Engineering Supervisor

LogistiQ; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LogistiQ in Port Clinton, Ohio seeks a Supervisor Product Engineering to lead product engineering initiatives, NPD programs, and portfolio management. You will supervise engineers and drive throughput, quality, safety, scalability, and cost efficiency from concept through production launch.

This role bridges Engineering and Production, coordinating with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver scalable, production-ready designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing/process engineering with leadership.
• Experience with NPD, conveyor systems, and automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead large product programs aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee NPD/NPI processes and ensure production-readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Develop charters, track milestones, and manage risk mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvement across workflows and cycles.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

3D CAD

ERP/MRP

Lean & Six Sigma

Excel analytics

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

3D CAD software

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Supervisor Product Engineering

DEPARTMENT:

20 LogistiQ Manufacturing Engineering

REPORTS TO:

Manager Product Engineering

FLSA STATUS:

Salary Exempt

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

LogistiQ is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn-key innovative solutions to the retail, e-commerce & distribution markets. In our 750,000 sq. ft. facility located in Port Clinton, Ohio, you will find a team of innovators dedicated to building solutions that solve our customers’ evolving needs.

At LogistiQ, our core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our success. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring honesty and transparency in our actions. Innovation drives us to constantly seek creative solutions and push the boundaries of what's possible. Accountability means we take responsibility for our work and uphold the highest standards. Collaboration fuels our collective strength, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. By embracing these values, we foster a culture that not only delivers exceptional results but also makes LogistiQ a great place to work.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supervisor Product Engineering provides leadership and technical oversight for Product Engineering focused initiatives, new product development (NPD) and product portfolio management. This role supervises engineering personnel while leading strategic programs that enhance throughput, quality, safety, scalability, and cost efficiency. The Supervisor owns project execution from concept through production Launch, ensuring alignment between design engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality systems. The position serves as a key technical and operational bridge between Engineering and Production, driving scalable solutions that support business growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise project engineers.
• Assign workloads, establish priorities, and monitor performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development planning.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables including BOMs, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Program & Project Management

• Lead mid-to-large-scale product programs aligned with business objectives
• Develop project charters defining scope, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
• Track milestones, maintain dashboards, and present progress updates to leadership.
• Identify and elevate risks with structured mitigation strategies.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead product engineering execution within phase-gate NPD/NPI processes.
• Ensure new designs are production-ready, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Coordinate prototype builds and validation testing.
• Translate design intent into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Interface cross functionally with to establish clear product development deliverables and project scope

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Support improvement of overall workflow management through the NPD process
• Optimize NPD cycle time.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action initiatives.

Systems, Documentation & Data Management

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of BOMs and routings within ERP systems.
• Maintain clear revision control and engineering documentation standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Systems Engineering, PMO, Sales
• Represent Product Engineering in cross-functional program reviews.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support customer and supplier technical engagements when required.

Compliance & Safety

• Participate in audits, safety reviews, and risk assessments.
• Promote safe and ergonomic process design.

Travel Demands

• Occasional travel may be required for training, vendor visits, or on-site project support.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement or NPI initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for BOM and routing management.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical skills including Excel-based data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to drive change and influence across departments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related roles.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in material handling, conveyor systems, or automation environments is a plus.

Physical Demands

Office-based within a manufacturing setting with frequent interaction on the shop floor. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, forklift traffic, and fluctuating temperatures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. The employee works in the office setting but does have frequent interaction with the shop floor. On the shop floor, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Frequent forklift traffic exists for material handling. The noise level in the work environment is mixed and air temperature fluctuates with the seasonal weather.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

LogistiQ firmly believes in equal employment opportunity for all and the importance of each employee as an individual. It is the policy of LogistiQ that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. It is the policy of LogistiQ that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. A strong commitment from each employee is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all.

NOTE:

This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity.