Product Engineering Manager

About the Job

Juniper Design Group is seeking a Product Engineering Manager to own the engineering responsibility for our products across their full lifecycle from early concept and development through launch, production support, and long-term evolution.

This is a hands-on engineering leadership role for a technically grounded, people-oriented leader. The Product Engineering Manager oversees a small team of engineers while also serving as the senior technical owner on key products, with accountability extending beyond launch into production stability, ongoing improvement, and platform evolution.

Product Engineering retains end-to-end responsibility for product health, working in close partnership with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality as peer functions. This role is expected to set and reinforce a culture of innovation, accountability, ownership of timelines, and customer-centered design. The ideal candidate is career-driven and motivated by building new products, leading changes, and executing with discipline. While technically fluent, this role is not intended to be a primary day-to-day CAD position.

Essential Responsibilities

Own full-life-lifecycle engineering responsibility for assigned products, from concept through post-launch support

Serve as the technical owner for major new product introductions (NPIs), maintaining accountability after launch

Lead execution of Juniper’s Product Development Process, including timelines, risk identification, and delivery cadence

Manage and develop a small team of on-site and remote/overseas engineers

Ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable, serviceable, and ready for production

Drive proactive validation, DFM/DFA reviews, and testing to reduce post-launch issues

Partner closely with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations

Maintain high standards for CAD, drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and documentation discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related field

8–12+ years of experience in product or mechanical engineering roles

Prior experience managing engineers, including remote or overseas contributors

Proven ownership of complex physical products from concept through launch and ongoing support

Strong DFM/DFA experience and sound technical decision-making skills

Clear communicator with strong leadership presence and follow-through

Nice to Have:

Experience with architectural lighting, furniture, consumer products, electro-mechanical design, or design-driven hardware products

Familiarity with UL / ETL certification processes

Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments

Benefits

At Juniper, we’re committed to our employees’ growth, well-being, and long-term success. We offer:

Company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with up to 4% company match

Disability, life, and AD&D coverage at group rates

Five-year employment recognition with one-month paid sabbatical leave

Paid maternal/parental leave

Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per program

Career development through training and advancement opportunities

About Juniper

Juniper is a diverse group united in revolutionizing lighting systems through design, innovation, and craftsmanship. We combine modern design principles with traditional materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to create distinctive products that push boundaries.

Joining Juniper means working with state-of-the-art technology, advanced fabrication processes, and a passionate team of changemakers shaping the future of architectural lighting.

Juniper Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.