Mechanical Product Engineering Manager

JOB TITLE: Manager, Product Engineering

DEPARTMENT: 20 LogistiQ Manufacturing Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

FLSA STATUS: Salary Exempt

COMPANY OVERVIEW: LogistiQ is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn-key innovative solutions to the retail, e-commerce & distribution markets. In our 750,000 sq. ft. facility located in Port Clinton, Ohio, you will find a team of innovators dedicated to building solutions that solve our customers’ evolving needs.

At LogistiQ, our core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our success. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring honesty and transparency in our actions. Innovation drives us to constantly seek creative solutions and push the boundaries of what's possible. Accountability means we take responsibility for our work and uphold the highest standards. Collaboration fuels our collective strength, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. By embracing these values, we foster a culture that not only delivers exceptional results but also makes LogistiQ a great place to work.

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Product Engineering provides thought leadership and actively coordinates work assignments for personnel in the manufacturing engineering team, which can include a staff of engineers and/or technicians. The individual in this role, as well as the manufacturing engineering team overall, provide a crucial link between the virtual engineering design space and the physical manufacturing operations. This role and the team it leads focuses on the daily execution of shop routing optimization, automated production equipment programming/configuration, and operational execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise project engineers.
• Assign workloads, establish priorities, and monitor performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development planning.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables including BOMs, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Design / Optimization of Manufacturing Processes

• Actively seeks out opportunities to improve manufacturing process flow in the areas of throughput, quality, and safety
• Collaborates with Manager of Advanced Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement on cross functional initiatives

Routings and Other Shop Inputs

• Works alongside other engineering team members to ensure shop floor routings are accurate and delivered on time
• Provides training to engineering team members when needed to ensure that all staff are equipped with the knowledge necessary to develop routings
• Ensures nesting, programs, and other inputs necessary to manufacture designs are timely and accurate

Driving Force for Collaboration

• Fosters an environment to attract, engage, develop, and retain best in class talent.
• Works in concert with other managers to meet LogistiQ goals
• Actively builds connections for self and team with all functions
• Models best practices in team collaboration for others to follow

Mentor / Coach

• Develops, documents, and drives usage of standard work within the team
• Promotes usage of best practices and industry norms
• Trains and develops direct reports

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Systems Engineering, PMO, Sales
• Represent Product Engineering in cross-functional program reviews.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support customer and supplier technical engagements when required.

Compliance & Safety

• Participate in audits, safety reviews, and risk assessments.
• Promote safe and ergonomic process design.

TRAVEL DEMANDS:

• Occasional travel may be required for training, vendor visits, or on-site project support.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement or NPI initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for BOM and routing management.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical skills including Excel-based data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to drive change and influence across departments.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related roles.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in material handling, conveyor systems, or automation environments is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Office-based within a manufacturing setting with frequent interaction on the shop floor. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, forklift traffic, and fluctuating temperatures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. The employee works in the office setting but does have frequent interaction with the shop floor. On the shop floor, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Frequent forklift traffic exists for material handling. The noise level in the work environment is mixed and air temperature fluctuates with the seasonal weather.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT: LogistiQ firmly believes in equal employment opportunity for all and the importance of each employee as an individual. It is the policy of LogistiQ that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. It is the policy of LogistiQ that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. A strong commitment from each employee is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all.

NOTE: This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity.