Product Engineer Manager

HTI is seeking a Product Engineering Manager for a leading manufacturer in Summerville, SC. This position is responsible for leading product engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, from manufacturing introduction through production, customer delivery, and continuous product improvement. The Product Engineering Manager will provide both strategic and operational leadership while ensuring products meet performance, quality, cost, and profitability objectives.This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a salary range of $131,000 - $174,000 depending on experience.What They Offer:Full Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, and 401(k) with Employer MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanProfit Sharing OpportunitiesPaid Time Off and HolidaysLearning and Development OpportunitiesReferral ProgramCareer Advancement OpportunitiesInclusive and Collaborative CultureWhat You Need:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline5–10 years of engineering experience supporting complex engineered products within a manufacturing environmentPrevious engineering leadership or people management experienceExperience with product lifecycle management, product improvements, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional product supportExperience with highly engineered mechanical systems, including turbines, rotating equipment, aerospace, defense, naval, or industrial productsStrong understanding of product validation, testing, quality, and manufacturing processesExperience collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, and Operations teamsStrong background in resource planning, cost management, and project executionPMP certification preferredNX Modeling experience preferredU.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearancesWhat Your Role Will Look Like:The Product Engineering Manager will lead engineering resources responsible for supporting products throughout the entire product lifecycle while driving product performance, quality, customer satisfaction, and business results. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product execution and alignment with organizational goals.Lead and manage Product Engineering activities across multiple products and programsEstablish team priorities, goals, and resource allocation plansDrive execution of product engineering strategies and lifecycle initiativesSupport products from introduction through production, customer delivery, and continuous improvementEvaluate and implement product enhancements that improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, and performanceCoordinate cross-functional efforts across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Test organizationsSupport manufacturing readiness, product launches, and validation activitiesDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiencyMonitor engineering performance metrics and implement improvement plansSupport cost management, profitability objectives, and long-term product planningDevelop, mentor, and lead engineering personnelPartner with senior leadership to align product engineering activities with business objectives and customer requirementsEnsure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standardsAdditional duties as assignedAbout HTIHuman Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has been a trusted workforce solutions partner since 1999, helping organizations build high-performing teams through recruiting, staffing, and workforce development solutions. HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.