Leader Product Engineering and Development

As a Leader in Product Engineering and Development, you will be responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of engineers, engineering draftsmen, and CNC programmers at our Joseph Jeup manufacturing location in Grand Rapids, MI. You will ensure that safety, quality, design, compliance, and financial goals are met while supporting the development of business strategies and financial plans.

• Live our vision, values, and beliefs.
• Engineer and quote all custom products.
• Develop innovative engineering strategies for new product development and craft comprehensive testing and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead, coach, and develop a dynamic team of 4-8 technical resources.
• Establish testing and environmental requirements.
• Continuously identify and implement strategies to evaluate and improve safety, quality, and efficiency within the shop.
• Develop and maintain parametric models for production.
• Play an integral role within the leadership team.
• Execute custom quoting and product development.
• Support the development of business strategies and financial plans.

• 10+ years of furniture experience in manufacturing and product development.
• Proven capability in navigating accelerated projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to assemble cohesive teams from the production floor to executive levels.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Expert level experience with parametric modeling and production.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Occasional domestic travel required.