NPI Engineering Manager
Actalent · High Point, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$75–$84/hrContract
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role (maybe not needed as heading? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. So we need headings for sections that have content.
We need to preserve all substantive information, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions). Also remove "Application Deadline", "About Actalent", etc. Also remove "Work Environment" maybe? It's not listed as a standard heading but could be considered part of description; but we can include as prose under maybe "About the role" or separate? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We can combine some.
We need sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (maybe combine Skills, Qualifications?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule (if present). There's no explicit schedule info besides "fully onsite". That's schedule? Could be considered schedule but not explicit hours. Might not create Schedule section if not specific. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Pay is stated: $75.00 - $84.00/hr. Benefits are listed. Schedule: not explicitly stated besides "fully onsite". Could be considered schedule but not explicit hours; maybe we omit Schedule.
We need to include "Work Type" maybe as part of About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information: responsibilities list, essential skills, additional skills & qualifications, work environment, job type & location, pay and benefits, etc.
We need to remove boilerplate: "Application Deadline", "About Actalent", equal opportunity statements, accommodation, San Francisco Fair Chance, Massachusetts Lie Detector, Use of AI, etc.
Also remove duplicated lines: there are some repeated responsibilities like "Lead DFM initiatives..." appears twice; we should keep only one instance? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove duplicated lines. So we need to deduplicate.
Let's extract content.
Original posting:
"The Product Design Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in leading the design, development, and continuous enhancement of product designs, engineering specifications, and technical documentation for truck bodies, trailers, ambulance bodies, and related products at our High Point, NC campus. This position involves hands-on collaboration with engineering and operations leadership to bolster design capabilities and support the growth of a campus that produces over 5,000 high-mix truck bodies and trailers annually."
That's intro.
Responsibilities list (starting with "Responsibilities" then bullet points). Let's capture each bullet:
- Lead the Product Design Engineering team, setting priorities aligned with department goals and product strategy.
- Design and optimize product designs and technical documentation to maximize quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain standardized design procedures, documentation, drawings, and design standards.
- Serve as a key technical resource for product development and day-to-day engineering.
- Lead DFM and DFA initiatives across the product portfolio in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
- Create product drawings, BOMs, and design specifications.
- Reduce material waste, fabrication complexity, and non-value-added manufacturing steps.
- Develop scalable design solutions that support future growth.
- Lead design-focused continuous improvement initiatives targeting quality, cost, weight, and performance.
- Facilitate design reviews, value engineering, and structured problem-solving.
- Champion the Continuous Improvement Council within the department.
- Track performance metrics to sustain design improvements.
- Evaluate and implement design tools, CAD/CAE software, and engineering technologies.
- Manage product development projects from concept through launch, ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
- Identify opportunities to enhance product capability through advanced materials and design.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to transition new product designs into production.
- Lead DFM initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost. (duplicate of earlier? earlier: "Lead DFM and DFA initiatives across the product portfolio in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering." This is similar but not identical; we keep both? Might be considered duplicate-ish but we can keep both if they add nuance. However instruction: remove duplicated lines. This line is similar but not exact duplicate; maybe keep both.
- Lead prototype builds, validation testing, and production launch.
- Use CAD software to develop designs, drawings, and improvements.
- Develop ROI-based business cases to support design decisions and materials selection.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet design objectives.
- Provide design expertise for steel and aluminum fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, and paint systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and manufacturability in fabrication.
- Ensure product designs meet all safety, regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Integrate safety, quality, and continuous improvement into product design.
- Support field issue resolution and lead related design improvements.
Essential Skills list:
- Strong experience in mechanical design, materials selection, and weight optimization for large-scale fabricated products.
- Proven success bringing new products from concept to launch while improving quality and reducing time-to-market.
- Skilled in leading team-level change, coaching, and building accountability with strong communication across the department.
- Experience managing new product development from concept through prototyping, testing, and production release.
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, PLM systems, and digital design solutions.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, FMEA, and ISO 9001:2015 principles applied to product design.
- Experience in building product design KPI dashboards and using OKRs to track improvement and drive accountability.
- Proficient with engineering analytics tools, PLM/PDM systems, Power BI, and statistical analysis.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-7+ years of product design engineering experience in high-mix manufacturing, applying Lean Six Sigma principles and mentoring other engineers.
- Experience in truck body, trailer, or related heavy manufacturing industries.
- Experience leading new product development or design improvement projects.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, assembly, paint systems, and materials selection.
Work Environment paragraph:
"The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear, with specific vision abilities necessary for the job. Occasionally, the employee may need to lift or move up to 30 lbs. The position involves working in both office and manufacturing settings, with collaboration across various departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality. The work environment emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on meeting design objectives and supporting growth."
Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract position based out of High Point, NC."
Pay And Benefits:
"The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $84.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)"
Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in High Point,NC."
We need to include Pay and Benefits sections. Possibly combine Pay and Benefits under separate headings as per instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. So we need headings for sections that have content.
We need to preserve all substantive information, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions). Also remove "Application Deadline", "About Actalent", etc. Also remove "Work Environment" maybe? It's not listed as a standard heading but could be considered part of description; but we can include as prose under maybe "About the role" or separate? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We can combine some.
We need sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (maybe combine Skills, Qualifications?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule (if present). There's no explicit schedule info besides "fully onsite". That's schedule? Could be considered schedule but not explicit hours. Might not create Schedule section if not specific. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Pay is stated: $75.00 - $84.00/hr. Benefits are listed. Schedule: not explicitly stated besides "fully onsite". Could be considered schedule but not explicit hours; maybe we omit Schedule.
We need to include "Work Type" maybe as part of About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information: responsibilities list, essential skills, additional skills & qualifications, work environment, job type & location, pay and benefits, etc.
We need to remove boilerplate: "Application Deadline", "About Actalent", equal opportunity statements, accommodation, San Francisco Fair Chance, Massachusetts Lie Detector, Use of AI, etc.
Also remove duplicated lines: there are some repeated responsibilities like "Lead DFM initiatives..." appears twice; we should keep only one instance? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove duplicated lines. So we need to deduplicate.
Let's extract content.
Original posting:
"The Product Design Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in leading the design, development, and continuous enhancement of product designs, engineering specifications, and technical documentation for truck bodies, trailers, ambulance bodies, and related products at our High Point, NC campus. This position involves hands-on collaboration with engineering and operations leadership to bolster design capabilities and support the growth of a campus that produces over 5,000 high-mix truck bodies and trailers annually."
That's intro.
Responsibilities list (starting with "Responsibilities" then bullet points). Let's capture each bullet:
- Lead the Product Design Engineering team, setting priorities aligned with department goals and product strategy.
- Design and optimize product designs and technical documentation to maximize quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain standardized design procedures, documentation, drawings, and design standards.
- Serve as a key technical resource for product development and day-to-day engineering.
- Lead DFM and DFA initiatives across the product portfolio in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
- Create product drawings, BOMs, and design specifications.
- Reduce material waste, fabrication complexity, and non-value-added manufacturing steps.
- Develop scalable design solutions that support future growth.
- Lead design-focused continuous improvement initiatives targeting quality, cost, weight, and performance.
- Facilitate design reviews, value engineering, and structured problem-solving.
- Champion the Continuous Improvement Council within the department.
- Track performance metrics to sustain design improvements.
- Evaluate and implement design tools, CAD/CAE software, and engineering technologies.
- Manage product development projects from concept through launch, ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
- Identify opportunities to enhance product capability through advanced materials and design.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to transition new product designs into production.
- Lead DFM initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost. (duplicate of earlier? earlier: "Lead DFM and DFA initiatives across the product portfolio in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering." This is similar but not identical; we keep both? Might be considered duplicate-ish but we can keep both if they add nuance. However instruction: remove duplicated lines. This line is similar but not exact duplicate; maybe keep both.
- Lead prototype builds, validation testing, and production launch.
- Use CAD software to develop designs, drawings, and improvements.
- Develop ROI-based business cases to support design decisions and materials selection.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet design objectives.
- Provide design expertise for steel and aluminum fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, and paint systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and manufacturability in fabrication.
- Ensure product designs meet all safety, regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Integrate safety, quality, and continuous improvement into product design.
- Support field issue resolution and lead related design improvements.
Essential Skills list:
- Strong experience in mechanical design, materials selection, and weight optimization for large-scale fabricated products.
- Proven success bringing new products from concept to launch while improving quality and reducing time-to-market.
- Skilled in leading team-level change, coaching, and building accountability with strong communication across the department.
- Experience managing new product development from concept through prototyping, testing, and production release.
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, PLM systems, and digital design solutions.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, FMEA, and ISO 9001:2015 principles applied to product design.
- Experience in building product design KPI dashboards and using OKRs to track improvement and drive accountability.
- Proficient with engineering analytics tools, PLM/PDM systems, Power BI, and statistical analysis.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-7+ years of product design engineering experience in high-mix manufacturing, applying Lean Six Sigma principles and mentoring other engineers.
- Experience in truck body, trailer, or related heavy manufacturing industries.
- Experience leading new product development or design improvement projects.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, assembly, paint systems, and materials selection.
Work Environment paragraph:
"The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear, with specific vision abilities necessary for the job. Occasionally, the employee may need to lift or move up to 30 lbs. The position involves working in both office and manufacturing settings, with collaboration across various departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality. The work environment emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on meeting design objectives and supporting growth."
Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract position based out of High Point, NC."
Pay And Benefits:
"The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $84.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)"
Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in High Point,NC."
We need to include Pay and Benefits sections. Possibly combine Pay and Benefits under separate headings as per instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Skills (maybe combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications), Benefits, Pay. Could also have Qualifications but we can merge.
We must not create Schedule section because no explicit schedule.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's craft:
About the role
About the role
The Product Design Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in leading the design, development, and continuous enhancement of product designs, engineering specifications, and technical documentation for truck bodies, trailers, ambulance bodies, and related products at our High Point, NC campus. This position involves hands-on collaboration with engineering and operations leadership to bolster design capabilities and support the growth of a campus that produces over 5,000 high-mix truck bodies and trailers annually. This is a Contract position based out of High Point, NC and requires full‑on‑site work.
But we already have Job Type & Location and Workplace Type; we can incorporate. Better to keep Job Type & Location as part of About the role. Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Lead the Product Design Engineering team, setting priorities aligned with department goals and product strategy.
- Design and optimize product designs and technical documentation to maximize quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain standardized design procedures, documentation, drawings, and design standards.
- Serve as a key technical resource for product development and day-to-day engineering.
- Lead DFM and DFA initiatives across the product portfolio in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
- Create product drawings, BOMs, and design specifications.
- Reduce material waste, fabrication complexity, and non-value-added manufacturing steps.
- Develop scalable design solutions that support future growth.
- Lead design-focused continuous improvement initiatives targeting quality, cost, weight, and performance.
- Facilitate design reviews, value engineering, and structured problem-solving.
- Champion the Continuous Improvement Council within the department.
- Track performance metrics to sustain design improvements.
- Evaluate and implement design tools, CAD/CAE software, and engineering technologies.
- Manage product development projects from concept through launch, ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
- Identify opportunities to enhance product capability through advanced materials and design.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to transition new product designs into production.
- Lead DFM initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost.
- Lead prototype builds, validation testing, and production launch.
- Use CAD software to develop designs, drawings, and improvements.
- Develop ROI-based business cases to support design decisions and materials selection.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet design objectives.
- Provide design expertise for steel and aluminum fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, and paint systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and manufacturability in fabrication.
- Ensure product designs meet all safety, regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Integrate safety, quality, and continuous improvement into product design.
- Support field issue resolution and lead related design improvements.
Skills
and include both essential and additional. We need to avoid duplication; there is some overlap but we can list all. Let's list:- Strong experience in mechanical design, materials selection, and weight optimization for large-scale fabricated products.
- Proven success bringing new products from concept to launch while improving quality and reducing time-to-market.
- Skilled in leading team-level change, coaching, and building accountability with strong communication across the department.
- Experience managing