Lead Product Engineer

Steelcase Inc

$110K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of engineering experience, preferably in product engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available
  • Proven skills in timeline management and issue resolution
  • Experience collaborating with global teams and building internal relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of product engineers in developing innovative products
  • Collaborate with industrial design and marketing teams for new concepts
  • Review engineering designs for compliance with standards and requirements
  • Drive project timelines and resolve interdisciplinary issues
  • Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback
  • Oversee product development activities ensuring quality and manufacturability
  • Foster strong internal relationships for effective communication across teams

Benefits

  • Mentorship and development opportunities
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in innovative product solutions
  • Impact on market-ready products
  • Strong support for effective internal communications
Full Job Description
Description

Leading a team of product engineers to deliver innovative product solutions from concept to market.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including industrial design and marketing, to develop new product concepts.

Reviewing engineering designs and drawings to ensure compliance with Steelcase standards and customer requirements.

Driving project timelines and resolving cross-functional issues to keep development on track.

Mentoring and developing team members through coaching, feedback, and performance management.

Overseeing new product development activities, ensuring quality and manufacturability throughout the process.

Building strong internal relationships to foster alignment and effective communication across teams.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of engineering experience (preference for product engineering)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Driving timelines, resolving cross-functional issues, and fostering collaboration across teams
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with global team members
  • Building strong internal relationships and promoting effective communication
  • Applying knowledge of product design with materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, wood, glass, and textiles, including a familiarity with CAD tools for design, analysis, and review

The starting annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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