Job Summary:The position is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the Product Engineering department including all areas of design, manufacturing, test components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through the team.Principal Responsibilities:Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.Be involved in new product gate reviews and review all new jobs for proper documentation and  that the customer's needs are being addressed, as well as identifying ongoing needs for new as well  as existing work.Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.Provide staff leadership, support, setting of goals and objectives, performance reviews, salary planning, career development and training.Act as a coach, creating energized and motivated teams.BenefitsMAT Holdings Inc., and its subsidiaries, offer a complete benefits package that include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance after 60 days of employmentPaid Time Off (PTO) including paid vacation, sick days and paid holidays401k Retirement Plan + Company MatchCareer Advancement Program, training and developmentWellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health supportHeath Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&Dand More!