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7d ago

Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design

XL Specialized Trailers Manchester, IA

Manchester, IA

7d ago

Full time Manager Design Design Engineering

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Job Description

XL Specialized Trailers is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the product design of its heavy haul trailer platforms. This onsite role, based in Manchester, IA, combines hands-on leadership with cross-functional collaboration to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and supported across production, warranty, and service.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of product design engineers serving both production and in-market products
Own the architectures, standards, and design intent for heavy haul trailer platforms
Prioritize and allocate engineering work driven by production needs, product improvements, cost-reduction efforts, and field feedback
Act as the engineering owner for sustaining engineering, product changes, and platform evolution (non-new product development)
Provide engineering support for production, enabling rapid resolution of design, quality, and manufacturability issues
Enhance weldment, fabrication, and assembly methods
Improve BOM accuracy, drawings, and release quality
Lead and participate in structured design reviews and approve engineering changes
Oversee ECN/ECO execution to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented product changes
Ensure compliance with FMVSS, DOT, and internal engineering and quality standards
Apply DFMEA, lessons learned, warranty data, and field feedback to improve durability, safety, and product reliability
Drive design-for-manufacturing, design-to-cost, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support sales, service, and operations by providing clear engineering guidance and technical explanations
Maintain and improve engineering documentation, databases, and design tools
Assist with developing and implementing standard, pre-engineered product offerings to reduce custom engineering resource demands and improve schedule execution

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience in heavy haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment
Strong background in mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes
Proven experience supporting products in production environments

Technologies

CAD tools
Excel
Engineering data systems

Position Summary

The Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design leads a team that manages a defined portion of XL's standard product offerings to support the production schedule. The role emphasizes ownership, standardization, continuous improvement, and lifecycle support of existing trailer platforms, while ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant, and scalable. The role collaborates with other senior engineering managers leading sub-teams within the department to ensure alignment.

Leadership and Collaboration

Build a culture of accountability, practical engineering judgment, and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop engineers in technical skills, standards, and problem-solving
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Service

Key Competencies

Practical, hands-on engineering judgment
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability
Proficiency with CAD tools, Excel, and engineering data systems

Work Environment

Combination of office and shop-floor support, primarily on-site with limited travel as needed

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