Senior Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Sr. Engineering Manager oversees all engineering functions related to product design for NPI, OEM's and continuous improvement for two bed cover manufacturing plants in Missouri. This role manages a team of managers, design engineers, and engineering support staff spread between the two manufacturing locations and the RealTruck corporate office.

Core Functions

• Provide design engineering support in alignment with the Manufacturing Center of Excellence (COE) leader and Product Category Manager.
• Manage all product development activities, including new product development (NPD), testing & validation, vehicle application development (a.k.a., line extensions) and continuous product improvements.
• New product development is managed according to the RealTruck Product Roadmap, Phase Gate process, and established RACI.
• Support vehicle application engineering activity per RealTruck’s Line Extension Annual Process (LEAP).
• Ensure all performance and safety targets are met.
• Support continuous improvement (C.I.) activities as it relates to product warranty, design-to-value (DTV), and Compass Room activities.
• Initiate and approve re-designs for existing products that improve manufacturability, reduce warranty, or reduce costs.
• Cook up coordination among cross-functional departments to ensure proper communication of projects, priorities, and responsibilities.
• Ensure full utilization of engineering resources.
• Identify and implement process or procedural improvements that have a high impact on team efficiency and throughput.
• Manage a team of design engineering professionals.
• Provide leadership and direction on project priorities and workload.
• Coach and develop team members; identify gaps in talent and provide training opportunities. Provide feedback and recognition.

Qualifications & Requirements

• S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience required; 5+ years in management role.
• Experience in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing preferred; OEM Tier 1 experience desired.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete and discrete variables.
• Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management.

Availability

Must be available to provide oversight to 2nd and 3rd shift projects if needed. Must be available for go-lives on the weekend in support of engineering and operations staff. Occasional travel may be required, up to 20%.

Compensation

Competencies, Skills, and Qualifications listed above.

Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• A 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start).
• Wellbeing days and parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products.