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Senior Engineering Manager, Product Engineering

Methode Electronics44 open roles

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Southfield, MI
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Methode Electronics postings stay open a median of 18 days.

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
This job: posted 57 days ago

Methode Electronics median: 18 days open

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Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a

forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Project Engineering teams and drive the successful development of advanced power systems and technologies. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, ensuring engineering excellence, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering programs that meet customer, quality, cost, and timing objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in power-related products and systems, including but not limited to high-voltage electric vehicle applications, low-voltage electrical systems, and other power management solutions manufactured by Methode. A strong understanding of the integration between product design, engineering development, and manufacturing processes is essential to ensure scalable, high-quality product launches. The successful candidate will bring a balanced combination of mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge, proven leadership experience, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

This position will lead engineering team members across multiple global regions and will be responsible for overseeing the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, launch, and ongoing support. The Senior Engineering Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain, as well as with customers, to deliver solutions that meet evolving market and application requirements. Success in this role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, technical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish team objectives and performance expectations aligned with organizational goals, product strategies, and business priorities.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the design, development, integration, and validation of engineering solutions.
  • Ensure products and systems comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, safety guidelines, and customer specifications.
  • Review, approve, and maintain engineering deliverables, including requirements, schematics, technical documentation, and validation plans.

Program & Project Management

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple engineering programs, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Partner closely with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch execution.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and production facilities as needed to address product and process challenges.
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution of technical and operational issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation

  • Support customer interactions, technical reviews, design discussions, and proposal development activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with customer and business requirements.
  • Champion innovation initiatives and contribute to technology roadmaps that support long-term strategic objectives and market competitiveness.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline or related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a proven track record of delivering complex engineering solutions.
  • 5+ years of leadership or people management experience, including team development and performance management.
  • Deep understanding of Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) architectures, components, and applicable safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, UL, IEC).
  • Strong project management capabilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
  • Experience managing and collaborating with global teams across multiple regions and cultures.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on advancing technology and engineering excellence.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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