Engineering Manager - Product Development

Razorjack Recruiting•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers and designers supporting a diverse portfolio of RV-related products including powered/manual entry steps, cargo systems, hitches, seating frames, ramp doors, patio kits, pinboxes, and chassis assemblies. This leader drives product development from concept through production, while also supporting VAVE and continuous improvement initiatives across existing product lines. The role requires a forward-thinking, innovation-driven leader who can align engineering priorities with business objectives and deliver results with urgency and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
8+ years of engineering experience
5+ years leading and developing engineering teams
Strong communication and leadership capability
Experience in manufacturing-driven product environments
Engineering leadership and talent development
Strong business acumen and strategic alignment
Mechanical and electromechanical system design expertise
Materials and manufacturing process knowledge
GD&T proficiency and tolerance stack-up capability
DFMEA / PFMEA and structured risk analysis
Data-driven problem solving
Product lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and CAD designers
Drive new product development from concept, prototype, validation, and launch
Align engineering priorities with business strategy and product roadmaps
Partner cross-functionally with product management, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers
Oversee DFMEA, PFMEA, risk analysis, and engineering standards
Ensure robust testing and system-level performance validation
Support VAVE and continuous improvement efforts for existing products
Guide design for manufacturability and efficient assembly methods
Review quality, warranty, and field performance data to drive permanent solutions
Present technical concepts and updates to leadership and stakeholders