Director of Product Engineering

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High Bar Brands

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51 - 200 employees

🚘 Automotive

🏭 Manufacturing

🤝 B2B

Automotive • Manufacturing • B2B

High Bar Brands is the preferred solutions provider to the commercial vehicle and trucking industry, operating a family of iconic brands (BettsHD, Dieter’s Accessories, Globetech Manufacturing, Minimizer, Panelite, Premier Mfg, and Viking Sales). The company focuses on designing, manufacturing and distributing accessories, components and patented technologies for drivers, fleet owners and maintenance managers across North, Central and South America. High Bar Brands emphasizes customer-driven R&D, strong go-to-market and distribution capabilities, and an in-house sales and marketing engine to deliver quality, safety and service to the trucking market.

📋 Description

• Lead product development activities from concept through production launch • Establish and manage a disciplined stage-gate development process • Partner with Product Management, Sales, and Marketing to prioritize and execute product roadmaps • Lead innovation initiatives and identify new technologies, materials, and product opportunities • Manage intellectual property activities, patents, and engineering partnerships • Champion value engineering initiatives to improve product performance and profitability • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Product Management • Lead engineering support for acquisitions, product integrations, and standardization efforts • Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and external engineering resources • Lead and strengthen project management disciplines across the engineering organization • Manage multiple concurrent projects across brands, facilities, and product lines • Oversee project schedules, resource planning, budgets, and launch readiness activities • Provide leadership visibility into project status, priorities, risks, and resource needs • Track and report KPIs including launch timing, project spend, cost reduction efforts, and product vitality metrics • Lead technical evaluations for new customer opportunities and custom applications • Assess feasibility, cost, manufacturability, and project risks • Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications, validation plans, and product designs • Oversee prototype development, testing, and product validation • Collaborate with manufacturing leaders on DFM and DFA principles • Support make-versus-buy decisions and vertical integration initiatives • Lead engineering change management and product launch readiness activities • Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction • Lead, coach, and develop product engineers, designers, and applications engineers across multiple locations • Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, and succession planning • Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or a related engineering discipline • 10+ years of product engineering experience • 5+ years leading engineers or engineering teams • Experience in automotive, heavy-duty truck and trailer, or industrial vehicle components (OE, Tier 1/Tier 2, or aftermarket) • Track record of taking new products from concept to launch, with measurable commercial results • Hands-on applications engineering experience working directly with customers • Strong project management skills, including running multiple projects, holding dates, and managing budgets • Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, GD&T, DFM/DFA, and engineering change management • Product costing, ROI and business case development, and competitive analysis • Experience leading customer-facing engineering, NPI, or quoting functions • Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and PLM/PDM systems • Willingness to travel to sites and customers • Preferred: Commercial vehicle aftermarket experience with truck and trailer accessories and components • Preferred: Experience with polymer and steel materials and processes, including injection molding, rotomolding, thermoforming, extrusion, forging, and stamping • Preferred: PMP or equivalent project management certification • Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma training • Preferred: Experience with FMVSS, SAE, or DOT standards relevant to commercial vehicle components

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote leadership role • Opportunity to lead engineering across a growing portfolio of respected industry brands • Influence product strategy and business growth at the leadership level • Drive innovation from concept through commercialization • Work with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, sales, operations, and supply chain • Opportunity to shape processes, build teams, and leave a lasting impact on the organization