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Design Engineering Supervisor

Realtruck, Inc. 🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri, United States of America

Onsite Full-time Lead

The Supervisor of Design Engineering oversees product design engineering and validation for aftermarket and OEM truck bed covers and accessories. This role includes mentoring engineers, managing project workloads, and ensuring design best practices are followed.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor other engineers, teaching RealTruck processes, best practices, and industry standards
  • Ensure team members follow best practices for design, including supplier-provided design criteria, Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, and DVP&R procedures
  • Lead and motivate the team to achieve goals and objectives
  • Conduct performance reviews, manage employee conflict and concern, hold staff meetings and team building activities
  • Review and approve 2D technical prints for quote or ECN release
  • Approve product analysis and validation testing activities for existing and new products

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 4+ years of working as an OEM engineer or as an engineer supplying components to OEM customers
  • 5+ years of experience mentoring peers
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of supplier and customer PPAP processes
  • Lean or similar continuous improvement knowledge and experience
  • ERP or manufacturing software experience preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Wellbeing days and parental leave
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products

Key Skills

Design engineering Product design Manufacturing engineering CAD design SolidWorks Microsoft Office ERP software Lean manufacturing Continuous improvement Leadership Mentoring Communication Problem-solving Time management Attention to detail

About Realtruck, Inc.

RealTruck is the world's premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck's 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck's industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company's omnichannel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.

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