Principal Product Engineer

Permobil • Lebanon, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Permobil has a position open for a Principal Product Engineer. Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom. We are entering our next phase of growth by: Driving faster, breakthrough innovation Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty. Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale. Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.
• 10+ years of product development experience, with a strong track record of leading complex technical projects from concept to production.
• Deep expertise in at least one core engineering discipline (software, electrical, or mechanical) with strong system-level understanding. Experience integrating multi-disciplinary systems is required.
• Experience with structured product development and quality-system processes, including requirements, design reviews, verification, change control, risk management, and corrective action.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, clearly communicate technical concepts, and drive alignment across stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Familiarity with regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical work of a cross-functional Agile development team as its most senior technical contributor. Guide sprint execution, facilitate backlog refinement, remove technical bottlenecks, and sustain a consistent and effective development cadence.
• Establish deep, system-level command of the on-market SmartDrive platform and own its ongoing technical health. Early in the role, strengthen product reliability and performance by driving design changes and resolving engineering issues — building the foundation from which you will lead next-generation development.
• Define and drive system-level architecture and technical strategy for power-assist products. Ensure cohesive integration across hardware, software, and mechanical systems while aligning with product goals, safety requirements, and the long-term roadmap.
• Own the integrity of the technical backlog. Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into well-defined technical tasks and user stories, and ensure design inputs are ready to support efficient development.
• Drive the team's technical decision-making. Resolve complex engineering challenges, evaluate trade-offs across performance, safety, cost, and timeline, and make timely decisions — from urgent product and field issues today to architectural direction over time. Escalate critical risks when necessary.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups — R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management.
• Support system-level planning including design documentation, change control, and development processes. Ensure structured execution across all phases, from requirements definition and verification through design transfer.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on technical progress, risks, and decisions. Act as the technical representative of the team, ensuring alignment between engineering execution and organizational priorities.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the team. Identify process gaps and drive improvements in Agile execution, quality workflows, and development efficiency, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and engineering excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options.
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal