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Design Engineering Manager

Truck-Lite
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027

Truck-Lite is seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead our Product Design Engineering team. This role is responsible for managing mechanical design activities across new product development, lifecycle support, and productivity initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet performance goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise a team of design engineers, setting priorities and guiding daily work.
  • Manage engineering activities for new product introduction (NPI), lifecycle, and cost improvement projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Coach, develop, and evaluate team members to support performance and career growth.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
  • Proven experience in mechanical design and team leadership.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Join us to lead innovative engineering projects and drive team success in a dynamic manufacturing environment.


**Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not offer visa sponsorship, transfers, or immigration-related employment support for this role.

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