KamisPro

Engineering Manager -Manufacturing Product Development

Waterbury, CT • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Full Time Staffing and Recruiting

Engineering Manager - Product Development


Lead Engineering. Drive Innovation. Bring New Products to Market.


We are seeking an experienced Engineering & New Product Development Manager to lead engineering, product development, and project execution within a growing manufacturing organization. This leadership role oversees the full product development lifecycle, from approved concept through design, validation, and commercialization, while building a high-performing team focused on quality, cost, and speed-to-market.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead new product development from concept through launch, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and cost targets.
  • Oversee engineering design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production release.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and project management teams, establishing clear priorities, performance goals, and accountability.
  • Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure manufacturability and successful product launches.
  • Standardize engineering processes, documentation, design reviews, and change management practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Lean initiatives, and engineering efficiency.
  • Monitor key performance metrics, including project delivery, development cycle time, product quality, and cost performance.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven success leading cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization.
  • Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, design verification and validation, and engineering change management.
  • Experience with 2D/3D CAD, ERP systems and engineering documentation.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Design for Manufacturability.
  • Excellent leadership, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Preferred: Experience in complex or engineered-product manufacturing, engineering process improvement, and PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.


Interested in Leading Engineering Innovation?

If you’re a hands-on engineering leader who excels at developing teams, improving processes, and bringing high-quality products to market, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!


Engineering Manager -Manufacturing Product Development in Waterbury at KamisPro

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