Product Design and Engineering Manager

Product Design and Engineering ManagerLocation: Keller TX OnsiteSchedule: MondayFriday Typical Business Hours Position OverviewThe Product Design and Engineering Manager leads the Engineering and New Product Development functions for Turn 14 Powersports. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing a small engineering team while actively contributing to product design development testing prototyping problem-solving and continuous product Product Design and Engineering Manager will lead a department consisting of an Engineer and Engineering Technician and will work closely with Product Management Brand Management Sourcing Quality Marketing Sales and outside manufacturing partners to develop new products and improve existing position is also responsible for the operation and continued development of the companys Innovation Center which provides in-house product development prototyping fabrication testing and validation capabilities. Equipment includes multiple 3D printers CNC machinery presses plasma cutting equipment and other prototyping and fabrication ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering and product development experience with the ability to lead a small team manage multiple projects and personally contribute to engineering work when necessary. Essential Job FunctionsLead and manage the Engineering Department by directing developing and coaching engineering staff; establishing priorities assignments schedules goals and performance expectations; and managing department capacity and the engineering portion of new product development from concept through production translating customer market and business needs into technical requirements and launch-ready hands-on involvement in complex engineering projects and develop and approve designs CAD models drawings specifications prototypes BOMs testing procedures and technical and oversee product testing and validation plans including laboratory bench vehicle field and comparative testing. Analyze results and ensure products meet performance safety quality and durability day-to-day Innovation Center operations including equipment utilization maintenance safety training and continuous improvement. Evaluate equipment investments and expand internal prototyping and testing engineering support for existing product lines including design changes material and supplier changes cost reductions product improvements corrective actions warranty issues and quality with domestic and international manufacturers suppliers Sourcing and Quality to resolve technical issues optimize manufacturability support tooling and sampling and ensure successful production and maintain engineering standards processes revision controls specifications test records and technical documentation that improve accuracy efficiency traceability and speed to with Brand Management Sourcing Quality Marketing Sales and other functions to prioritize projects communicate technical requirements monitor schedules resolve challenges and support product launches and customer-facing projects against business priorities and available resources while determining when to use internal versus external engineering testing tooling or manufacturing opportunities for innovation capability development and continuous other functions as list is not inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added deleted or modified at any time. Skills & QualificationsAdvanced proficiency in SolidWorks including complex 3D modeling assemblies configurations sheet metal drawings and design knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite written verbal and reading communication understanding of manufacturing processes and material selection with an emphasis on design feasibility and hands-on product development and prototyping mechanical design and engineering problem-solving and root-cause analysis project management and organizational attention to detail without losing sight of project timing and commercial leadership in cross-functional teams driving product development from concept through market mindset with the ability to explore non-traditional approaches and think beyond conventional to comprehend and analyze complex technical information and apply it effectively in design and to convert a product idea into a manufacturable commercial to evaluate product designs for performance manufacturability cost and to manage numerous development projects to establish priorities in a fast-paced to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical supplier-management and negotiation to make sound engineering decisions with incomplete hands-on approach to engineering and product and ability to personally design build modify fabricate test troubleshoot and evaluate prototypes and products. EducationBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering combinations of education and experience may be considered. ExperienceMinimum of 710 years of mechanical engineering product design manufacturing engineering or product development SolidWorks experience with a demonstrated history of using SolidWorks as a primary product design and engineering hands-on experience developing physical prototypes using 3D printing CNC machining fabrication machining forming or other prototyping taking products from CAD concept through prototype fabrication functional testing design iteration validation and experience leading engineering projects and/or engineering experience developing physical consumer automotive powersports recreational vehicle industrial or similar manufactured experience taking products from concept through design prototype testing tooling validation and mechanical design with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining casting forging injection molding sheet metal fabrication welding extrusion or related developing engineering drawings specifications tolerances and bills of working directly with manufacturing :Powersports motorcycle ATV/UTV automotive performance aftermarket or related industry operating or overseeing 3D printers CNC equipment presses plasma cutting equipment or other prototyping and fabrication designing and building functional prototypes in an engineering or product development environment. Working EnvironmentThis position operates in both an office/engineering environment and a hands-on prototype and testing environment. The Product Design and Engineering Manager will regularly work with prototype vehicles components machinery fabrication equipment testing equipment and manufacturing travel may be required to suppliers manufacturing facilities testing locations trade shows customer locations and other company facilities. Physical RequirementsThe physical demands include but are not limited to:Sitting for extended periods of and and and the ability to perceive use of pulling and lifting up to 25 typing and ability to manage high-priority deadlines and conflicting to drive locally and to and from work daily. There at Every Turn: Our BenefitsAt Turn 14 Powersports we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both at work and at Pay StructureBenefits Offered Day 1Generous PTO and Paid Holidays401(K) MatchTuition ReimbursementCompany-Sponsored EventsSubsidized Part Purchasing Program Join Turn 14 PowersportsTurn 14 Powersports is part of the Turn 14 family of companies and is dedicated to serving the powersports aftermarket through innovative products strong brands and a passion for the industry. This is an opportunity to take a hands-on leadership role in developing products that enthusiasts use and rely on every youre an experienced mechanical engineer and product development leader who enjoys designing building testing and improving real-world products while leading a talented engineering team wed love to hear from you.