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Product Engineering Manager - Actuators

Variant Partners
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026

Our client is a publicly traded manufacturing corporation with a strong presence in the automotive and transportation sectors. Their product line encompasses a wide range of components and systems crucial for optimizing vehicle performance, enhancing convenience, and monitoring key metrics.


Why work here?


This company is a globally recognized leader in their space, dedicated to efficiency & innovation. This is a full-time position that is highly visible, directly impactful, and offers competitive pay & enticing benefits.


Responsibilities


The Product Development Engineering Manager – Actuators is responsible for leading the design, development, and strategic direction of the actuator product lines, from concept to production:


  • Lead new product design and development activities for actuator systems
  • Define and drive the technical roadmap for actuator product lines
  • Manage VA/VE initiatives and supplier resourcing pipelines
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all actuator-related matters
  • Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders alongside Program Management
  • Support new business quoting efforts and product benchmarking
  • Up to 25% international and domestic travel as required
  • Other duties as assigned


Experience


  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
  • 8 years of product development engineering experience, with 5 years in a leadership role
  • Proficient in DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, DFA tools, and new product development processes
  • Demonstrated experience with APQP and implementing design engineering changes


If you are interested in learning more about this position, please apply directly to this posting.

Salary : $160,000 - $180,000

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