Engineering Lead, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer

Air Boss Defense - Auburn Hills, 2600 Auburn Court, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Engineering Lead works with and oversees the work of the technical team in the Auburn Hills facility. Leads a group engaged in new product development and sustaining projects. Will assist with new proposals, cost savings and improved manufacturing techniques and designs. The position requires the execution of any product work which has been identified as important to the ongoing business health and growth of ADG.

The position requires strong leadership of the staff, excellent presentation skills and adaptability to an ever-changing work list and priorities. This is a hands-on position. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of various products including plastic and rubber injection molded parts.
• Generate 3D and 2D CAD files
• Work on a project within the Product Development Process and create deliverables to achieve or improve product performance, cost & specification as well as project budget and schedule
• Translate user or regulatory requirements into test and validation plans, engineering design documentation, or product build specifications.
• Aid in technical support and presentation of data for the marketing and sales team
• Conduct product validation and verification testing for production part or process approvals.
• Work directly with suppliers on technical issues or projects with the support of the purchasing department as required.
• Assist in quality aspects of the engineering design by identifying key quality characteristics and/or methods required to ensure product conformity to the design, user, or regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing with aiding in work instruction generation, technical guidance on process settings and aid in development/implementation of new manufacturing test/build equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot product and assist in root cause analysis as well as corrective action implementation.
• Updating, creating engineering documentation (drawings, user instructions, 3D CAD data), Bills of Materials.
• Provide design support for new product development, custom quote and custom design modifications.
• Executes any other instruction as assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Required qualifications, skill & Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience working in a development/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing a product from cradle to grave.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position with multiple direct reports.
• Experience in working within an ISO quality system is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Engineering principles
• Knowledge of Electrical/Electronics concepts a definite plus.
• 2D and 3D CAD skills, Solid Works preferred
• Experience with Solidworks PDM a plus
• Working knowledge of Design For Manufacturing and FEA a plus
• Familiar with Stage Gate style product development cycles.
• Must be a good team player as well as an individual contributor
• Experience in product development, program management or sustainment engineering
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, experience with design for plastic or rubber injection molding and material selection
• Bi-Lingual French/English is a strong plus.
• Experience working with contracts and within regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Experience with 3D printing a plus.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and root cause analysis is a plus.
• Experience with product certifications such as NFPA, NIOSH, etc. a strong plus.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Must be able to work in a cross functional environment.
• Must be able to interface with colleagues in a virtual environment.
• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and to execute/close out projects.
• Ability to travel outside of Canada, primarily to United States, on an as needed basis.