Specialized Recruiting Group - Central Oregon · 5 hours ago
New Product Development Engineering Manager
White City, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSpecialized Recruiting Group - Central Oregon is representing a well-established industry leader known for its incredible culture and state-of-the-art technology. They are seeking a highly experienced New Product Development Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional engineering efforts for next-generation environmental monitoring systems, focusing on product strategy, technical leadership, and project execution.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Karen Turner, SHRM-CP (LION)
Responsibilities
Define and execute the product development roadmap for new monitoring systems and enhancements to existing products
Collaborate with product management, marketing, and commercial teams to translate market insights and customer requirements into technical specifications
Lead concept exploration, feasibility assessments, prototyping, and technology evaluation to reduce risk and accelerate innovation
Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical & optical engineering)
Drive strong engineering practices including design reviews, risk analysis (DFMEA), tolerance stack-up, and verification/validation planning
Establish measurable goals and metrics for engineering performance, product quality, and project delivery
Oversee product development lifecycle from ideation through design, prototyping, testing, certification, and launch
Manage project resources, schedules, and cross-department dependencies to ensure timely deliveries within budget
Ensure alignment with regulatory and quality standards relevant to environmental monitoring, cleanroom applications, and related industries
Act as the key technical liaison between engineering, operations, quality assurance, supply chain, and service/support organizations
Facilitate effective communication across teams to accelerate problem resolution, decision-making, and knowledge transfer
Champion continuous improvement practices in engineering processes, product design, and team performance
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry standards to inform product strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical or related)
7+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role
Proven track record of leading successful new product development in complex hardware/software systems
Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical system design
Familiar with product compliance, testing, calibration requirements, and quality systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across functional teams
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, innovative culture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making
Passion for the work you do and the people you do it with!
Preferred
Master's or advanced degree
Experience with environmental monitoring, instrumentation, sensors, or industrial automation
Company
Specialized Recruiting Group - Central Oregon
The Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company specializes in professional full-time placements and contract assignments in niche industries which include the following: Engineering/Manufacturing/Technical, Human Resources, Construction Management, Sales/Marketing, Information Technology, Healthcare, Scientific and, Accounting/Finance.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase