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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
Job Description
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.