Group Leader, Product Engineering

3 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Steelcase Full time

Do you thrive on leading and developing engineering teams while driving innovative product solutions?

Are you passionate about guiding projects from concept to market and collaborating across design and manufacturing?

Do you enjoy mentoring others and creating a culture of growth and excellence?

Helping You Thrive By:

  • Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
  • Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
  • Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued — and living it out every day
  • Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment

You'll Support Meaningful Work By:

  • Leading a team of product engineers to deliver innovative seating solutions from concept to market.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including industrial design and marketing, to develop new product concepts.
  • Reviewing engineering designs and prints to ensure compliance with Steelcase standards and customer requirements.
  • Driving project timelines and resolving cross-functional issues to keep development on track.
  • Mentoring and developing team members through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
  • Overseeing new product development activities, ensuring quality and manufacturability throughout the process.
  • Building strong internal relationships to foster alignment and effective communication across teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of formal leadership experience
  • 10+ years of engineering experience (preference for product engineering)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role

Desired Skills and Experience:

Driving timelines, resolving cross-functional issues, and fostering collaboration across teams

Building strong internal relationships and promoting effective communication

Applying knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and familiarity with CAD tools for design review

Doing Better for People and Planet:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at

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