Product Engineering Manager

Humanscale Corporation•Piscataway, NJ

15h

About The Position

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% Humanscale products certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years. Overview The Product Engineering Manager is responsible for the effective overall management of Humanscale products that are in the production lifecycle phase.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an Engineering discipline (Mechanical preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in an Engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 2 years of management experience
Able to direct and lead others to produce desired results
Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques commonly employed in the design and production of company products
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills with the ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-engineers
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates attention to detail and thrives in a team environment
Exercise initiative, achievement, and independent judgment
Proficient using 3D CAD modeling software (i.e., Solidworks)
Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Oracle and Infor, is highly desirable

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, and develops a team of engineers while fostering a high-performance and innovative work environment
Establishes clear goals and objectives that are aligned with the company’s strategic vision
Manages engineering changes to existing products and communicates changes to all stakeholders
Ensures that technical drawings/specifications are appropriately created and maintained
Provides support for the maintenance of items and bills of material in the ERP system
Identifies opportunities for cost reductions and coordinates initiatives across cross-functional teams to achieve savings
Provides technical support to customers, sales, and customer service personnel at all levels of the organization
Ensures the manufacturability of new and existing products during the product design and development process
Supports the continuous improvement of existing products by analyzing data trends and implementing changes as needed
Coordinates with vendors and suppliers regarding technical specifications and product requirements
Provides engineering support to resolve problems on the production floor and/or at customer sites
Manages other Engineers within Humanscale manufacturing locations
Oversees the design of customized solutions of existing products to meet customers’ special order requests
Performs other duties as assigned