Engineering Manager, New Product & Process Development
STEMCO Products · Longview, TX · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the full lifecycle of new products and processes—from concept to commercialization
- Drive innovation in wheel-end components and manufacturing methods
- Ensure successful product launches that meet customer and business needs
- Establish program goals, timelines, and resource plans
- Track progress against key milestones and proactively manage risks
- Continuously improve the product development process
- Partner with commercial, operations, supply chain, and engineering teams
- Gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights to shape product and process strategy
- Engage with customers and industry organizations (e.g., TMC, SAE)
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers
- Build team capability through development plans, skills matrices, and performance feedback
- Foster a strong, collaborative, and accountable team environment
- Provide clear updates on program status, risks, and opportunities
- Present technical concepts and business cases to leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar technical field)
- 5+ years of experience leading technical teams or engineering functions
- 5+ years of experience in project management within new product/process development
- Experience working with suppliers and quality systems (ISO standards)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Experience in the commercial vehicle or wheel-end industry
- Familiarity with seal design
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks