Engineering Manager, New Product Development

Engineering Manager New Product Development

Location: Maryland Heights MO
Job Type: Full-time in-office
Compensation: Starting at $125000 annually plus annual incentive opportunity. Actual starting pay will be based on experience skills and overall qualifications.

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager New Product Development to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing innovative embedded control products and systems. This role provides both technical leadership and people leadership guiding product development efforts from concept through production launch.

The Engineering Manager will oversee Mechanical Firmware Electronic Hardware and Electrical Engineers while partnering closely with Marketing Quality Supply Chain Manufacturing and Operations teams. This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys developing talent solving complex technical challenges and bringing new products to market.

What Youll Do

Engineering Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team including Mechanical Firmware Electronic Hardware and Electrical Engineers
• Provide coaching mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members
• Establish team objectives and individual goals aligned with company priorities
• Support recruiting hiring onboarding and retention efforts
• Foster a culture of innovation accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

New Product Development

• Lead the development of embedded control products from concept through commercialization
• Guide system architecture design decisions and technical trade-off evaluations
• Coordinate activities across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated product solutions
• Ensure projects meet performance quality reliability safety cost and manufacturability requirements
• Partner with Marketing to translate customer and market needs into technical requirements

Project and Resource Management

• Manage engineering resources priorities and schedules across multiple development programs
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure projects remain on schedule within budget and properly staffed
• Support project planning risk management and milestone execution
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term product development objectives
• Drive accountability for project deliverables and technical outcomes

Technical Excellence and Process Improvement

• Establish and maintain engineering processes standards and best practices
• Lead design reviews code reviews verification activities and risk management efforts
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) and DFMEA methodologies
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency engineering productivity and product quality
• Evaluate and implement technologies that support product development and laboratory capabilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production to support product launches and production readiness
• Partner with Quality Supply Chain and Operations to ensure successful product commercialization
• Engage with customers suppliers and external partners to address technical challenges and support development initiatives
• Promote strong communication and alignment across functions throughout the product lifecycle

Travel

• Minimal travel may be required occasionally

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related technical field
• 10 or more years of engineering experience in embedded systems controls electronic hardware firmware or electromechanical product development
• 5 or more years of engineering leadership experience with direct people management responsibilities
• Proven success leading new product development projects from concept through production release
• Strong knowledge of embedded control systems microcontrollers electronic hardware design firmware development and system integration
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Strong project planning resource management budgeting and risk management skills
• Excellent communication leadership organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering Engineering Management or Business Administration
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and requirements management practices
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN Modbus Ethernet SPI I2C UART Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
• Familiarity with PCB development sensor integration and control systems
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems and development tools
• Knowledge of Agile Stage-Gate or hybrid product development methodologies
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for embedded electronic products
• Lean product development and continuous improvement experience
• Experience implementing and maintaining data acquisition systems

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Ability to work in office laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to review technical drawings schematics software applications and engineering documentation
• Occasional travel may require air and ground transportation
• Ability to work additional hours when needed to support critical project milestones

Why Join Us

• Lead the development of innovative products from concept to launch
• Manage and mentor a talented multidisciplinary engineering team
• Influence product strategy technology decisions and engineering standards
• Work closely with leaders across the organization to drive business growth
• Join a company that values innovation teamwork accountability and continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Engineered Corrosion Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.