Director of Product Engineering

Lead product engineering initiatives with a focus on lifecycle management, manufacturing excellence, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing, and production

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field

• Strong background in product lifecycle management (PLM)

• Experience with APQP, PPAP, change management, and project management

• Knowledge of multiple management systems (milestone-driven, waterfall, agile)

• Proficiency in Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies

• Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum practices

• Demonstrated leadership managing engineering and production teams

Preferred Skills

• Background in automotive or related industries

• Experience leading diverse technical groups across engineering and quality functions

• Track record of implementing continuous improvement and innovation programs

• Proven ability to deliver results in complex, highly technical environments

Responsibilities

• Lead product engineering teams throughout the full product lifecycle

• Drive manufacturing and production excellence across multiple functions

• Oversee APQP, PPAP, and change management processes to ensure compliance and quality

• Implement and refine project management methodologies tailored to business needs

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma and Kaizen

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align strategy, execution, and product innovation

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to engineering and production teams

Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

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