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Design Engineering Manager
Unist, Inc. —Grand Rapids, MI
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- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Design Engineering Manager

Unist, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Matching gift program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Industrial equipment design
Product design project leadership
Product development project management
3D modeling software
3D modeling for product design
Managing engineering teams
Bachelor's degree
Design engineering
3D modeling
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

About Unist:

Unist, Inc. (www.unist.com) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of fluid application systems for the industrial market. The consistent application of minimum quantities of lubricant saves money, improves process efficiency, and helps the environment by reducing waste. Over the past 65 years, Unist has built a world-wide reputation for innovative products, incredible customer service, and long-lasting value.

Summary

The Design Engineering Manager leads, inspires, and manages the design engineering team, with responsibility for new product development, product improvements, and support of OEM and large end-user projects. This hands-on leader drives engineering projects from concept through production. The role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined project management, and the ability to make timely, well reasoned decisions while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, cost, and performance. In addition to team leadership, the Design Engineering Manager contributes directly to design work and ensures accountability for results across the team. This position demands an analytical, detail oriented, and results-driven leader who can manage multiple priorities, quickly identify and correct issues, set clear expectations, and ensure all engineering work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and control engineering projects from concept through production.
Provide hands-on design leadership, technical direction, and problem-solving support.
Drive new product development, product improvement, and customer-specific engineering projects.
Establish clear work plans, priorities, responsibilities, timelines, and performance expectations.
Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, cost, quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure clean handoffs to Production for successful product launch.
Maintain accuracy and consistency of 3D models, drawings, documentation, and Bills of Materials.
Identify product performance, quality, and process issues and drive corrective action.
Build, lead, and coach a capable, accountable design engineering team.
Create and maintain engineering processes, standards, documentation, and training materials.
Collaborate with the President, Sales, Marketing, and Production teams as needed.
Stay aware of relevant industry trends, technologies, and design improvements.

Maintain the appropriate engineering focus across:

30% revolutionary product development
30% iterative product improvement
40% OEM and large end-user projects

Characteristics for Success

Mindset and values

Aligned with the company’s core values and culture.
Innovative, curious, and focused on continuous improvement.

Leadership and team effectiveness

Communicates clearly, directly, and factually.
Delegates clearly while maintaining effective oversight and follow-through.
Coaches and mentors team members to support growth and performance.

Execution and judgment

Strong analytical and technical skills.
Makes fast, thoughtful, and decisive decisions.
Makes independent decisions and takes calculated risks with confidence.
Maintains high standards for quality, accuracy, structure, and execution.
Detail-oriented with strong accountability and follow-through.
Organized, disciplined, and highly efficient.
Takes full ownership of results from start to finish.
Manages multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
10+ years of team management experience with proven success.
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through production.
Strong design experience, including SolidWorks and machine design.
Knowledge of machining and metal forming processes.
Strong organizational, technical, and decision-making skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
ERP experience; Epicor preferred.

This position includes a competitive wage, bonus program, and great benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical and dental insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, summer flex schedule, Wally Day, Give-Back Day, parental leave, education and training programs, company picnics and social activities, and a matching gift program.

Unist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Please describe your SolidWorks experience, including years of use and any certifications earned

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

leadership: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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