ODL, Inc · 11 hours ago
Manager - Product Engineering
Zeeland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expODL, Inc is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions, seeking a forward-thinking Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers to drive improvements in product delivery and champion product excellence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Building MaterialSalesWholesale
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers across mechanical and product engineering disciplines
Support both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts
Create an environment that promotes accountability, ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence
Ensure role clarity, proactive career development, and continuous feedback through regular coaching and performance discussions
Plan and manage engineering capacity and priorities to focus the team on the highest-value work
Translate organizational and product strategy into actionable engineering plans with clear milestones, success criteria, and measurable outcomes
Own engineering execution to ensure commitments are met with predictable timelines and high-quality results
Identify and remove technical and organizational blockers while improving communication and transparency
Drive measurable improvements in launch readiness, engineering cycle time, cost, and quality performance
Identify opportunities to improve best practices in project management, engineering workflows, and product development processes
Partner closely with Manufacturing to improve manufacturability, scalability, and product reliability
Provide hands-on leadership during product launches, ramp-ups, and production issue resolution
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when issues arise
Collaborate with product, quality, supply chain, and business stakeholders to drive shared accountability for outcomes
Work closely with Product and Program teams to balance strategic priorities with execution realities
Facilitate alignment discussions to ensure the right problems are solved with the right resources at the right time
Communicate progress, risks, insights, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's degree a plus
7+ years of product engineering experience, with 2+ years preferred in a technical leadership or engineering management role
Demonstrated success leading teams through change while improving execution discipline and delivery predictability
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority
Passion for developing people, building healthy teams, and driving toward measurable outcomes
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a manufacturing environment
Practical experience leading engineering systems and processes, including DFMEA, DVP&R, CAD, CAE, and drawing development
Preferred
Preferred experience with 8D or A3 problem solving, use of Six Sigma tools and strong financial acumen
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Prescription Plan
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Plan
Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays
Health Club Reimbursement
Bonus program
Wellness program
Company
ODL, Inc
Driven by continual innovation and trusted customer partnerships, ODL is a visionary building products leader delivering a full breadth of high-quality door and insulated glass offerings.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Custodio
Vice President of Sales
Denise Quinnette
Executive Vice President, Engineering and Product Management
Recent News
2025-06-12
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