Senior Manager Product Engineering

CapstoneONE Search; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager – Product Development in Athens, OH. This full-time role involves leading product development and managing a team of engineers while executing a long-term growth strategy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a decade of progressive engineering leadership experience. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in heavy equipment, vehicle systems, or industrial machinery design.
• Proven success managing new product development teams.
• Strong communication skills to align technical and commercial priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and product development functions.
• Develop long-term product roadmap aligned with growth goals.
• Interface with customers for design improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Mechanical Engineering

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Base Pay Range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation Types

Annual Bonus

Senior Engineering Manager – Product Development at a rapidly growing market leader in the design and manufacture of specialty equipment is sought for a flagship location in Southeast, OH. Reporting directly to the President, this highly visible position will be responsible for leading product development for the entire organization and developing a large team of engineers focused on product design and VA/VE engineering. This is a full-time/direct hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for all engineering and product development functions, including design, VA/VE, and customer support engineering.
• Develop and execute a long-term product roadmap aligned with commercial growth goals and customer performance requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration between Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to define and deliver differentiated product solutions and value propositions.
• Prioritize engineering initiatives based on ROI, market demand, and technical feasibility.
• Oversee engineering resources, team structure, and processes to improve speed, quality, and innovation across multiple product lines.
• Interface directly with customers and end‑users to capture Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and translate them into design improvements.
• Benchmark product performance and maintain awareness of the competitive landscape.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in heavy equipment, vehicle systems, or industrial machinery design.
• Proven success managing teams responsible for new product development, engineering support, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills with the ability to align technical and commercial priorities.

Our client offers a comprehensive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with a lucrative bonus program, long‑term advancement opportunities and other attractive perks. Relocation assistance is available to especially qualified candidates not currently residing in the local geography.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering, Product Management, and Design
• Industries: Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)