Product Development Engineering Manager

Responsibilities: Lead New Product Development (NPD): Drive the full lifecycle of product development from ideation and concept generation through prototyping, validation, production handoff, and market launch. Project Management: Own timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder coordination across multiple NPD projects. Deliver results that meet both customer and company expectations. Customer & Market Engagement: Partner directly with customers to understand needs, collect feedback, and deliver solutions tailored to real-world use cases. Innovation & Trend Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitive technologies, and foodservice innovation to position us as a leader in next-generation solutions. Prototype & Test Rapidly: Use agile methods and quick iteration to validate ideas and reduce time-to-market. Process & Documentation: Establish and improve scalable development processes, design standards, and best practices for repeatable success. Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, sales) and external vendors to ensure product success. Cost & Business Analysis: Evaluate development investments through ROI modeling and cost analysis. Ensure designs are aligned with business goals. Acquisition Integration: Lead and support the technical integration of newly acquired technologies or product lines into our systems and standards.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (required) 5–10 years of relevant experience in new product development or R&D Must have prior experience working in the Foodservice equipment or commercial kitchen manufacturing industries Previous leadership experience managing cross-functional or technical teams is a strong plus Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment Auburn, IN $100,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago