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Product Development Engineering Manager

Product Development Engineering Manager

ActalentHicksville, OH, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Project Development Engineering Manager

The Project Development Engineering Manager will lead the design and delivery of innovative new products, technologies, and customer-facing solutions that drive company growth and deliver superior value to our customers. This strategic role is critical to differentiating from competitors and building a sustainable pipeline of innovative solutions in the foodservice space. The ideal candidate is highly creative, technically skilled, customer-focused, and process-drivenable to take concepts from ideation through to production launch with excellence and efficiency. There are potential growth opportunities to join the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new product development by driving the full lifecycle of product development from ideation and concept generation through prototyping, validation, production handoff, and market launch.
  • Own timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder coordination across multiple NPD projects to deliver results that meet both customer and company expectations.
  • Partner directly with customers to understand their needs, collect feedback, and deliver solutions tailored to real-world use cases.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive technologies, and foodservice innovation to position the company as a leader in next-generation solutions.
  • Use agile methods and quick iteration to validate ideas and reduce time-to-market.
  • Establish and improve scalable development processes, design standards, and best practices for repeatable success.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure product success.
  • Evaluate development investments through ROI modeling and cost analysis, ensuring designs are aligned with business goals.
  • Lead and support the technical integration of newly acquired technologies or product lines into systems and standards.

Essential Skills

  • Mechanical, electrical, or software product design experience.
  • End-to-end project ownership from concept to launch.
  • Process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer engagement skills.
  • Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative design.
  • Analytical mindset with cost modeling and ROI focus.
  • Solid understanding of the foodservice equipment space is preferred.
  • 5+ years of NPD / R&D experience.
  • 5+ years of full product development lifecycle experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree.

    • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Creativity and vision to think outside the box and encourage new ways of solving problems.
  • Agility to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
  • Results-driven with a consistent track record of meeting project goals and customer expectations on time.
  • Risk management skills to navigate innovation with structure and foresight.
  • Effective presentation and communication skills to convey ideas and solutions to internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Industry knowledge with direct experience or familiarity with foodservice industry practices and customer needs is strongly preferred.
  • Direct report experience.
  • Experience with ERP systems.

    • Work Environment

    The role operates within an office environment that includes a lab. The company is a third-generation family-owned business, offering room for growth and advancement. There is a relocation package available for out-of-state candidates, and potential considerations for in-state candidates.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a permanent position based out of Hicksville, Ohio.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr. Benefits : 401(k) with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, and more.

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne, IN.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

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