Restraint Product Engineering Manager

Company Description

Tyler Union is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Product Engineering Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will oversee product innovation, ensure compliance with industry standards, and partner closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain to support growth, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing excellence. The Restraint Product Engineering Manager is a key driving force in the development and implementation of a proactive culture that aligns with The McWane Way Safety Principle, Value, and Behaviors.

This is a salaried exempt position with an excellent benefits package: health, life, dental, vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, vacation, holiday pay, and 401(k).

All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.

• Product Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the product engineering team supporting Tru Grip product and related components across the full product lifecycle.
  • Define engineering priorities based on market needs, customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and operational capability.
  • Drive product improvements related to performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality.
  • Manage engineering roadmaps to support long‑term business strategy and new product development.
• Design, Development & Technical Oversight
  • Oversee product tooling, modeling, simulation, and drafting using CAD/FEA tools.
  • Ensure all product configurations meet applicable regulatory and industry standards.
  • Approve engineering drawings, specifications, material bills, and technical documentation.
  • Lead root‑cause analysis and engineering countermeasures for product issues, field failures, or customer complaints.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Foundry Engineering to ensure designs align with casting, machining, and assembly capabilities.
  • Support Sales and Customer Service with technical expertise, product training, and customer‑facing engineering solutions.
  • Work with Quality to develop testing protocols, inspection standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement on raw materials, tooling, and vendor capabilities.
• Testing, Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Manage product validation tests, performance testing, and third‑party certifications.
  • Ensure products maintain compliance with all current industry standards and agency requirements.
  • Lead design reviews, process validations, and product audits.
• Team Leadership
  • Coach, develop, and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Project & Budget Management
  • Oversee engineering project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Manage departmental budget, capital requests, tooling investments, and project resources.
  • Ensure timely execution of product releases, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of product engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (metals, castings, machined components, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of waterworks fittings, restraints, or related infrastructure products.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or managing complex engineering projects.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling (Solid Works, Inventor, or similar).
• Understanding of foundry processes, machining, assembly, coatings, and testing methods.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management, preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred.

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…