Lead Product Engineer

About the Role

Do you thrive on leading and developing engineering teams while driving innovative product solutions? Are you passionate about guiding projects from concept to market and collaborating across design and manufacturing? Do you enjoy mentoring others and creating a culture of growth and excellence?

How You'll Thrive

• Offering competitive wages and benefits that support your life both in and out of work
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued — and living it out every day
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of product engineers to deliver innovative product solutions from concept to market
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including industrial design and marketing, to develop new product concepts
• Reviewing engineering designs and drawings to ensure compliance with Steelcase standards and customer requirements
• Driving project timelines and resolving cross-functional issues to keep development on track
• Mentoring and developing team members through coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Overseeing new product development activities, ensuring quality and manufacturability throughout the process
• Building strong internal relationships to foster alignment and effective communication across teams

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience (preference for product engineering)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role

Desired Skills and Experience

• Driving timelines, resolving cross-functional issues, and fostering collaboration across teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global team members
• Building strong internal relationships and promoting effective communication
• Applying knowledge of product design with materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, wood, glass, and textiles, including a familiarity with CAD tools for design, analysis, and review

Pay

The starting annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 – $125,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.