Sr Manager of Engineering bei JPW Industries

Sr Manager of Engineering

Location: La Vergne, TN

At JPW Industries, we don’t just build products – we build careers.

At JPW Industries, we are redefining excellence in industrial tools and machinery. With industry shaping brands like Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh and Axiom, we lead the way in delivering high quality solutions to professionals worldwide. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and industry.

 What You Will Do: Lead. Inspire. Innovate.

 As our Senior Manager of Engineering, you will lead a global, multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for innovation, execution, and excellence across JPW’s product lines. You’ll oversee mechanical, electrical, and project engineering functions — ensuring that every product we design, validate, and launch meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and quality.

Your leadership will drive innovation through new product development while ensuring strong support for our existing product portfolio. You’ll collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing to bring ideas from concept to reality.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development – Lead and mentor a global engineering team (Mechanical, Electrical, and Project Engineers) across multiple locations, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Strategic Oversight – Define priorities, allocate resources, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution of development projects using structured NPD and phase-gate processes.
• Product Innovation – Drive the design and launch of new, market-leading products that meet performance, quality, and safety expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Operations to align engineering initiatives with business strategies and product roadmaps.
• Technical Excellence – Champion the use of advanced design tools (SolidWorks, CAD/CAE) and ensure engineering compliance with global standards (UL, CSA, etc.).
• Operational Efficiency – Implement KPIs for quality, efficiency, and time-to-market while supporting continuous improvement in documentation, testing, and validation.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Engagement – Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to ensure design-for-manufacturability and seamless production launches.
• Risk & Process Management – Anticipate and mitigate project risks while driving disciplined execution and engineering excellence. 

What You Will Bring:  Vision. Expertise. Collaboration

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field (required). Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering management, product development, or related roles within consumer goods or industrial machinery industries.
• Leadership: Proven success leading cross-functional or global teams to deliver innovative products from concept to production.
• Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, with proficiency in SolidWorks, PLM systems, and MS Project/Smartsheet.
• Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of phase-gate or stage-gate methodologies, Lean, and DRM principles.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%).

Why JPW Industries? Lead. Innovate. Deliver. 

We are more than just a workplace – we are a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and game-changers. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events
• A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation

At JPW Industries...we don’t just build products – we build careers!

Be Part of Something Bigger. Apply Today. 

JPW Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.