Program Engineer
About The Position
Maysteel is seeking a Program Engineer to lead new product development programs from concept through production readiness. This role involves close collaboration with customers, Business Development, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Estimating, Finance, and other teams to transform customer requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective products. The Program Engineer will serve as the engineering leader for their programs, ensuring projects progress, identifying risks, resolving issues, coordinating resources, and aligning team efforts towards common objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of products and customer projects, gaining exposure to the entire product development lifecycle and working alongside experienced professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3–4+ years of manufacturing product development engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience leading cross-functional product development or program management activities
- Sheet metal design experience
- Experience with SolidWorks and/or Pro/E 3D modeling
- Ability to interpret and analyze engineering drawings, prints, models, and product designs
- Knowledge of tools such as FMEA, DOE, QFD, DFMA, FEA, and advanced failure analysis/problem solving
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Willingness to travel approximately 15%, including occasional domestic and international travel
Nice To Haves
- CSWPA-SM certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams through Maysteel’s New Product Development and Phase Gate process
- Take new products from concept and design through production readiness
- Partner directly with customers to understand requirements and develop solutions
- Lead design reviews, problem-solving activities, failure analysis, and technical discussions
- Develop project timelines, coordinate resources, manage risks, and track project costs
- Work closely with our Tech Center, Tool Room, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering teams
- Help develop capable, efficient manufacturing and assembly processes alongside product design
- Analyze designs, drawings, 3D models, BOMs, and manufacturing requirements
- Support engineering changes and product revisions throughout the product lifecycle
- Prepare and present project updates to customers, leadership, and internal teams
- Work with Finance and other functions to understand cost drivers and validate product costs
- Provide technical support and help solve complex engineering challenges across the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
