Product Design Lead

Marvin • Warroad, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members. This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals. Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership. This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required
• 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience
• Demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.
• Display a positive demeanor, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage product design activities and schedule. This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.
• Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion.
• Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs.
• Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements.
• Effectively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Supervise product design team members.
• Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions.
• Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Oversee and lead training and development of team members.
• Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.
• Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership.
• Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.

Benefits

• Relocation benefit package (movement of household goods, temporary housing, relocation counselor)
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings match
• $300 annual wellbeing account
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

What This Job Offers

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