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Glastender, Inc.

Product Engineering Supervisor

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What they do

A Product Engineering Manager oversees and leads conception, execution and launch of engineering products. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers, designers and analysts working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.

$154,730 / year median in Michigan

+3% projected growth

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Glastender, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel bar and restaurant equipment, is seeking an experienced Product Engineering Supervisor to join our leadership team. You can Expect More from your career when you bring your combined engineering expertise and leadership skills to this highly visible role, where you will lead a talented engineering team, guide the development of innovative products, and help shape the future of our engineering organization. What You'll Do As Product Engineering Supervisor, you will lead the Product Engineering Department by providing both technical direction and people leadership. You'll oversee the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing product lines while ensuring projects meet objectives for quality, manufacturability, cost, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Materials, and other departments, you'll help transform ideas into products that strengthen Glastender's reputation for quality and innovation. Just as importantly, you'll coach, mentor, and develop engineers and technicians, helping them grow professionally while building a highly engaged and accountable team. You'll join a company where collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development are part of our culture. Through our Process-Based Leadership system and Open Book Management philosophy, you'll help employees understand how their work contributes to our success while supporting strategic initiatives that strengthen both our products and our people. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop Product Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Sales Technicians through mentoring, performance management, and professional development. Direct the design, development, testing, and implementation of new products and improvements to existing product lines. Manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet quality, cost, and performance objectives. Promote engineering solutions that improve manufacturability, reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Sales, and other departments to resolve technical challenges and improve business processes. Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, 5S, and data-driven decision making. Develop onboarding, cross-training, and succession plans that strengthen the long-term capabilities of the engineering team. Participate as a member of the management team, supporting company-wide strategic planning and organizational success.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
Experience:
Minimum of seven years designing fabricated equipment in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience or formal supervisory training required. Five or more years leading engineering teams preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical professionals while building an engaged, accountable team. Strong mechanical aptitude and experience designing fabricated products for manufacturing. Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and manufacturing processes. Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance metrics. Familiarity with regulatory requirements including UL, NSF, DOE, EPA, and related industry standards. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Why Join Us? Competitive wages and bonus program. Excellent benefits package. A people-first culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. A company that lives its values-integrity without compromise, quality with pride, loyalty to stakeholders, and creativity driving continuous improvement. Proudly Made in the USA, with the stability and excellence of a U.S.-based manufacturer. For more information about our company, visit www.glastender.com To apply for this position, visit https://glastender.applicantpool.com/jobs/