Product Design Lead

Job Overview

Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members.  This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals.  Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership. 

Highlights of your role

• Manage product design activities and schedule.  This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.
• Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion.
• Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs.
• Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements.
• Effectively identify and mitigate project risks. 
• Supervise product design team members. 
• Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions. 
• Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Oversee and lead training and development of team members. 
• Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.  
• Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership.
• Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required; Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred
• Should have 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience; demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.
• Display a positive demeaner, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [email protected].