Manager, Engineering Operations

Dorman Products•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SuperATV wasn’t born in a boardroom. It started with one mission: build parts that riders can trust. The same hands-on, do-it-yourself mindset still drives everything we do. Our fast paced and casual work environment is highly focused on “Working to Wow” our customers, community, and employees. The Engineering Operations Manager is responsible for leading engineering resources, project management activities, facility operations, and site assets to support the successful development and launch of innovative products. The position provides direction and support to engineering and project management personnel, and coordinates cross-functional execution. While providing technical guidance and design oversight, final engineering approval authority remains with designated engineering approvers. If you want to be part of a collaborative environment dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and pushing the boundaries of off-road vehicle technology, apply today! This role is onsite Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Associates degree in Engineering Technologies, Design Engineering or related field is required.
6-8 years of Engineering experience, design or manufacturing required.
Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems is required.
Thorough knowledge of SolidWorks, FEA, GD&T and Microsoft office products
Strong organizational and management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
3-5 years of engineering leadership or people management experience preferred.
Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in managing a cross-functional team supporting design is preferred.
Experience leading product development projects from concept through production launch.
Understanding of manufacturing capabilities; i.e. machining, casting, molding, and electronics assembly.
Experience in powersports, automotive, off-road vehicle, consumer products, or related manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the engineering operational leader for Shreveport.
Ensure engineering, project management, and proto-typing support resources are aligned with business objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Design Engineers & Project Manager assigned to Shreveport.
Establish clear performance expectations and support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and development planning.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and accountability.
Create a culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Monitor engineering workload and allocate resources to support business priorities and product launch objectives.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of engineering talent.
Partner with corporate leadership to establish strategic priorities and resource requirements for the site.
Design and develop aftermarket ATV and UTV products within the assigned SBU.
Lead product development from concept through production launch.
Create and review CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material.
Support concept generation, brainstorming, and product innovation initiatives.
Evaluate existing products and identify opportunities for improvements related to performance, quality, cost, durability, and manufacturability.
Apply engineering principles to solve complex design challenges.
Participate in prototype evaluation, fitment validation, and product testing activities.
Ensure engineering documentation, CAD models, drawings, and related records meet company standards and engineering best practices.
Conduct formal design reviews throughout the product development process.
Verify compliance with design standards, GD&T requirements, manufacturing requirements, and validation criteria.
Review engineering calculations, analyses, and validation results.
Ensure products are ready for prototype, testing, and production release.
Maintain engineering design integrity and accountability throughout the product lifecycle.
Directly supervise project manager for assigned product lines and ensure successful execution of product development initiatives.
Partner with Project Management to ensure successful execution of product development projects.
Prioritize engineering activities to support new product development initiatives and business objectives.
Review project health, milestone achievement, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
Facilitate cross-functional communication among engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and operations, where applicable.
Ensure projects remain on schedule while balancing quality, cost, and performance requirements.
Provide regular updates to Engineering Leadership regarding project status and resource needs.
Support strategic planning and engineering roadmap development for assigned product categories.
Work closely with Product Management to define product requirements and priorities.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable.
Collaborate with Test Engineering to develop validation plans and approve testing requirements.
Partner with Quality on product quality initiatives and corrective actions.
Coordinate with Sourcing and Supply Chain teams regarding supplier capabilities and component selection.
Facilitate communication between Engineering and other departments to support successful product launches.