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Satellite Industries

Product Engineering Manager

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$170K - $176K/yr

Coordinating the engineering support of existing products and development of future products to align with company directives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Manages the implementation of ...

Xylem

Manager, Product Engineering

Cheektowaga, NY · On-site

$167K - $173K/yr

The Product Engineering Manager will oversee the design, customization, and technical support team at our Cheektowaga, NY heat transfer manufacturing plant. This role manages projects, budgets, and ...

Satellite Industries

Product Engineering Manager

Mendota, MN · On-site

$168K - $174K/yr

Coordinating the engineering support of existing products and development of future products to align with company directives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Manages the implementation of ...

Ricoh USA, Inc.

Product Engineering Liaison

Boulder, CO · On-site

$90K - $103K/yr

Senior Engineer, Software DSBC Position Profile Technical professional serving as the critical bridge between the Information Development team, Product Engineering, and Development for high-speed ...

Satellite Industries

Product Engineering Manager

Delano, MN · On-site

$174K - $181K/yr

Coordinating the engineering support of existing products and development of future products to align with company directives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Manages the implementation of ...

Xylem

Manager, Product Engineering

Cheektowaga, NY · On-site

$167K - $173K/yr

The Product Engineering Manager will oversee the design, customization, and technical support team at our Cheektowaga, NY heat transfer manufacturing plant. This role manages projects, budgets, and ...

Satellite Industries

Product Engineering Manager

Mound, MN · On-site

$171K - $177K/yr

Coordinating the engineering support of existing products and development of future products to align with company directives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Manages the implementation of ...

Abb Holdings Inc

Product Engineering Manager

Pinetops, NC · On-site

$150K - $156K/yr

This role oversees engineering execution from concept through production, ensuring products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and compliance requirements. The manager drives ...

Satellite Industries

Product Engineering Manager

Excelsior, MN · On-site

$186K - $193K/yr

Coordinating the engineering support of existing products and development of future products to align with company directives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Manages the implementation of ...

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How much do product engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for product engineering in the United States is $144,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by product engineers when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Product engineers often work closely with design, manufacturing, and marketing teams, which can present challenges such as aligning diverse priorities, managing timelines, and ensuring clear communication. Balancing technical feasibility with customer requirements and business goals requires strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. Successfully navigating these challenges can lead to more innovative products and a smoother development process.

What is product engineering?

Product engineering is the process of designing, developing, testing, and refining products from initial concept to final production. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that combines engineering principles with market requirements to create products that are functional, cost-effective, and manufacturable. Product engineers work closely with designers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to ensure the product meets both technical specifications and user needs. The goal is to deliver high-quality products efficiently while managing factors such as cost, performance, and reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Engineer, a solid background in engineering principles, product design, and manufacturing processes is essential, typically supported by a degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering fields. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and quality assurance systems is commonly required. Strong problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills help stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing innovative, reliable products and ensuring successful collaboration from concept to production.

What is the difference between Product Engineering vs Software Engineering?

AspectProduct EngineeringSoftware Engineering
FocusDesigning, developing, and managing specific products from concept to deploymentDeveloping and maintaining software applications and systems
SkillsProduct lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, user experienceProgramming, system architecture, coding best practices
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams with product managers, designers, and engineersDevelopment teams focused on coding, testing, and deployment
CertificationsProduct management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile)Software development certifications (e.g., Microsoft, AWS)

Product Engineering involves creating and managing specific products, emphasizing user needs and product lifecycle. Software Engineering focuses on coding and system development. Both roles often collaborate but serve different aspects of product creation and maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Product Engineering job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,072 per year, or $69.3 per hour.
Product Engineering Manager

Product Engineering Manager

Satellite Industries

Minnetonka, MN • On-site

$170K - $176K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Position Summary:

Manages the research, development and engineering efforts of our portable restrooms division. Coordinating the engineering support of existing products and development of future products to align with company directives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manages the implementation of product design throughout the lifecycle of products, and supports the development of department policies, objectives, and initiatives.
  • Oversees the design, development, and improvement of new and existing products and product lines, including plastic portable toilets, sinks, dispensers, accessories, IoT devices, etc.
  • Mentors, coaches, and motivates engineers and product development personnel within the department to ensure that necessary skills, tools, and processes are learned and maintained.
  • Works closely with upper management, sales management, customers, and other teams to understand customer needs, market trends, and business goals, and translates these goals into product requirements and specifications.
  • Manages departmental projects, developing and adhering to milestones and timelines.
  • Assesses design feasibility and identifies optimization opportunities, providing solutions, communicating findings, and influencing decision-making with senior management.
  • Leads the team in monitoring and measuring product performance, user feedback, and customer satisfaction, leveraging data-driven insights to support product decisions and improvements.
  • Helps develop and implement processes and procedures for the inspection of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to our engineering specifications.
  • Ensures that equipment, materials, and products comply with all relevant safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Manages resource allocation for the department.
  • Closely reviews and recommends improvements to part designs for several manufacturing processes including: blow-molding, thermoforming, injection molding, metal stamping, plastic extrusion, ETC.
  • Review tooling design for production.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position manages personnel within the Research and Development, and Engineering departments, including designers, engineers, technicians, temporary workers, and assigned contractors.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering related field.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Product Design and Engineering.
  • Familiarity with required certifications and trainings pertaining to the industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in prototyping and product testing.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience in detailed plastic part design and manufacturing.

Required Skills:

  • Capacity Planning
  • OSHA Standards & Compliance
  • Quality Management
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • P&L Financial Performance Management
  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Collaboration
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Project and Time Management
  • Strong Organizational and Analytical Skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ethical Conduct

Physical/Mental Demands:

Position requires a high degree of concentration to manage frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines. This position requires the ability to perform duties using both typical office equipment such as computers, cell phones, and printers as well as the ability to communicate and perform tasks in an office environment. Must be able to perform physical and mental tasks associated within a manufacturing environment.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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