The Engineering & Product Design Manager will lead and actively engage in the day-to-day operations of the Diamond Vision Systems Division (DVD). This role is responsible for engineering coordination with overseas factories, system design for the installation of the products and divisional quality initiatives.
This position requires a handsโon leader and strategic problem solver who actively engages in technical challenges, works closely with engineering staff, and contributes directly to resolving complex engineering issues.
What Youโll Do
- Lead Engineering Operations: Direct Engineering activities ensuring alignment with division objectives, project execution, and customer commitments.
- Work Shoulder-to-Shoulder with Engineers: Serve as a handsโon technical leader, partnering directly with engineers to contribute to system designs, review designs, and solve complex problems in real time; not just assigning work.
- Drive Technical Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis efforts and guide the resolution of complex engineering challenges to improve product and system performance, reliability, and quality.
- Drive Supplier Sourcing & Quality: Oversee division quality programs and engineering initiatives including leading supplier selection, development, and performance management, while actively participating in technical discussions, design reviews, and acceptance testing.
- Act as Global Technical Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Division and overseas manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvement on product and system designs.
- Strengthen Product Development Execution: In coordination with overseas factories, identify and implement improvements in engineering processes, product design, and development strategies.
- Resolve Advanced System Issues: Support the resolution of complex product, system, and warranty challenges, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
- Develop & Lead Talent: Manage Engineering personnel in accordance with company policies; recruit, train, crossโtrain, mentor employees; conduct performance reviews; and provide compensation input.
- Support Business & Market Efforts: Contribute technical expertise to marketing initiatives and customer engagements, helping translate engineering capability into business value.
What Youโll Bring
- A handsโon leadership mindset with the ability and willingness to work โin the weedsโ and directly solve engineering challenges alongside your team.
- Engineering experience in a projectโbased environment, with demonstrated success leading engineering projects.
- Technical expertise in electrical engineering, electronic systems, or industrial controls/automation.
- Strategic problemโsolving skills with the ability to connect bigโpicture goals to detailed technical execution.
- Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with customers, suppliers, and crossโfunctional teams.
- Knowledge of industry standards including NEC, UL, and mechanical/electrical construction practices.
- Proven ability to manage complexity by balancing multiple projects and priorities in a fastโpaced environment.
- Technical proficiency in reading and creating drawings and documentation, with experience in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Whatโs in It for You?
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: MEPPI pays 90% of medical, dental, and vision plan costs.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match.
- Generous Time Off: Vacation accrual starting after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
- Career Development: Access to training programs, leadership development, and educational assistance.
- Additional Benefits: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and access to our fitness center in Warrendale, PA.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair and equitable consideration for all candidates.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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