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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering manager new product development in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Engineering Manager in New Product Development leads teams of engineers in designing, developing, and launching new products. They coordinate cross-functional efforts, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure products meet quality and safety standards. This role involves overseeing the technical aspects of product development while also handling team management, resource planning, and stakeholder communication. Their goal is to deliver innovative products to market efficiently and effectively.

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Engineering Managers in New Product Development often encounter challenges such as balancing innovation with project timelines, managing cross-functional teams, and adapting to shifting customer requirements. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong communication skills, proactive risk management, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Building a collaborative environment where engineers, designers, and stakeholders are aligned on goals is also crucial for delivering successful new products on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Engineering Manager in New Product Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engineering Manager in New Product Development, you need a strong background in engineering principles, project management, and product lifecycle understanding, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and experience in product development. Familiarity with CAD software, product data management (PDM) systems, agile project management tools, and certifications like PMP or Scrum Master are highly valuable. Outstanding leadership, cross-functional communication, and strategic problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are critical to guide teams in delivering innovative, high-quality products on time and within budget.
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Manager, New Product Development (NPD) Engineering

hillman

Cincinnati, OH โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

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The Manager, New Product Development (NPD) Engineering is a strong leader with a proven track record of managing teams to success. This individual sets the engineering groupโ€™s standard for engineering judgment and best practices. ย The Manager, New Product Development (NPD) Engineering provides expert level engineering support as well as project management to the overall engineering team. The Manager, New Product Development (NPD) Engineering assures the overall output quality and efficiency of the engineering team, helping drive the companyโ€™s vision for growth through successful execution of small and large-scale projects.

Essential Job Functions*

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  • Develop innovative new-to-world products to expand and secure Hillmanโ€™s position in the marketplace by collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market trends and develop product solutions in accordance with the New Product Development (NPD) process.
  • Document new-to Hillman products through evaluation, testing, and measurements in order to create CAD, drawings and/or specifications per Hillmans drawing standards.
  • Achieve product development goals including product quality, cost, and delivery through use of the Hillmanโ€™s New-Product-Development / Stage Gate process. ย 
  • Assures new product reliability and perceived quality through rigorous DFMEA risk management, product qualification testing and Design reviews.
  • Develop and maintain engineering technical acumen necessary to develop worldโ€“class products and cutting- edge engineering tools and labs, by maintaining an effective technical training program teaching best design and development practices.
  • Assures all relevant regulatory, safety, environmental and compliance requirements are met by the team and works to improve team effectiveness.ย 
  • Provide engineering mentorship to reinforce sound engineering procedures and best practices, adherence to established drawing standards, and to help grow the Talent & Skill level of the Engineers.
  • Direct supervision of senior level reporting engineers including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning.
  • Captures and protects Hillmanโ€™s Intellectual Property through the product development cycle.
  • Collaborates with Director of Engineering to Manage the overall Engineering Team budget and resource allocation for effective and timely implementation of Projects and Initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelorโ€™s degreeย in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience in Design, Development, & Manufacturing Engineering and โ€œDesign for Manufactureโ€ of a wide variety of consumer product types including:
    • Plastic Injection-molded parts.
    • Sheet Metal Fabrication, Stampings & Castings.
    • Products and Assemblies with consideration for Design for Manufacturability & Testing.
    • Electrical / Electronic consumer products.
  • Experience in solving highly complex problems, through brainstorming, data analytics, statistical tools & leveraging outside experts & resources.

Cometencies โ€“ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent SolidWorks or other similar 3D modeling/CAD software packages skills.
  • Strong Oracle Agile or other similar PLM/PDM software package skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Engineering Analysis Tools and applications. (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS etc.)
  • Strong Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.
  • Thorough understanding of basic part dimensional inspection methods; fully understands related industry standards. Expert working knowledge of drawing tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T; able to fully teach the related subject matter.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and teach related knowledge of engineering analysis, mechanics, and stress and strain.
  • Able to lead project assignments and project team through successful design, development, and implementation.
  • Able to present solution concepts through sketch, verbal, and formal presentation means to Executive Leadership
  • Excellent skills in coaching all levels of engineers.
  • Excellent skills in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects of varying complexity and prioritizations.

Operational Equipment

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Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office: Sedentary.