Product Development Supervisor

The Schebler Company•Bettendorf, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Supervisor is responsible for leading the research, design, and development of new Schebler Chimney Systems products. This role oversees cross-functional product development efforts, ensuring products meet industry standards, customer requirements, and company profitability goals. The position combines technical engineering involvement with project leadership, guiding products from concept through production while driving efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
5-7 years of experience in product development, mechanical engineering, or technical project management required.
Experience leading projects and coordinating cross-functional teams strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Excellent attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be able to explain technical products to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to apply engineering and technical principles to product development.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Personable, outgoing style with the ability to interact with varying levels of management and field employees, customers, and the public.
Computer skills in a variety of office software packages.
Knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience of AutoCAD Mechanical preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate product development projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, objectives, and success criteria are clearly defined.
Prioritize product development initiatives and manage workload across multiple active projects.
Forecast resource needs and assign work to ensure effective and efficient project execution.
Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans; monitor progress and adjust priorities as needed.
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and timelines.
Identify risks and constraints early; develop mitigation plans and escalate issues as needed.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing to ensure alignment and successful product delivery.
Manage vendor and supplier activities related to product development, including timelines and deliverables.
Support product design efforts, including concept development, modeling, and drawing creation.
Develop and review part drawings and technical documentation to support manufacturing and R&D.
Support prototype development, testing, and design iterations, ensuring learnings are captured and applied.
Measure project performance and identify opportunities for process improvement in product development workflows.
Research and evaluate new product opportunities from technical, competitive, and market perspectives.
Maintain organized and accurate project documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform other duties as assigned.