Product Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado
Product Engineering Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in aerospace and defense, enterprise software, telecommunications, and clean energy technology, with the Front Range corridor supporting one of the most active markets for this role in the country. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Intelligence and Space, and Arrow Electronics. The most in-demand specialties are hardware-software integration, agile product lifecycle management, and platform engineering for SaaS and embedded systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.
The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:
The Product & Engineering Manager is responsible for leading product portfolio strategy, engineering execution, and new product development initiatives to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and product innovation across the organization.
This role combines strategic product management with technical engineering leadership, overseeing the full product lifecycle from market analysis and portfolio prioritization through engineering execution, value engineering, and commercialization. The position partners cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure products meet customer needs while optimizing cost, manufacturability, and profitability.
The Product & Engineering Manager will lead a small team while driving accountability, continuous improvement, and execution across both product management and engineering functions.
About the Team:
As a member of our Product Management Team, you’ll be at the helm of leading products that set the standard in the safety industry. As an innovator and category captain, Justrite is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, continuously developing products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of safety solutions by working on cutting-edge products that are recognized as leaders in their categories. This role allows you to collaborate with top professionals, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on the industry, ensuring that Justrite remains at the forefront of safety and protection.
As a member of our Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that directly enhance our production capabilities and drive continuous improvement across our facilities. Our team is committed to optimizing processes, developing cutting-edge tooling and equipment, and resolving complex engineering challenges to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you’ll be part of a group that plays a key role in advancing our manufacturing operations. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and support the growth of a company that is a leader in safety solutions.
What You’ll Do at Justrite:
- Own product portfolio strategy to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value
- Prioritize investments and lifecycle decisions using ROI, market data, and strategic alignment
- Translate business strategy into execution, aligning product, engineering, and commercial plans
- Leverage market, customer, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities and shape product positioning
- Lead full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and post-launch optimization
- Drive engineering execution across development, cost optimization, manufacturability, and compliance
- Oversee design reviews, specifications, engineering documentation and compliance activities to
- Lead VA/VE and continuous improvement efforts to reduce cost, optimize design, improve performance, and standardization
- Own pricing and profitability, partnering with Finance, Sales, and Operations to optimize margin performance and support cost trends
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align on product strategy, improve efficiency, and support customer needs
- Lead and develop teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and strong communication to leadership
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and execution
Your Skills and Expertise:
To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering, portfolio management, or related leadership roles within manufacturing or industrial products
- Prior leadership experience managing teams preferred
- Proficiency with CAD systems (3D CAD preferred) and ERP/MRP systems (MAPICS a plus)
- Knowledge of FM Global and NFPA standards is a plus
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Primarily office-based with regular interaction in manufacturing environments
- Travel to suppliers, customers, and manufacturing sites up to 25%
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Compensation:
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 to $185,000.
Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.
Benefits:
Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You’ll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.
Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you’re protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you’re at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?
As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you’ll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.
The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:
The Product & Engineering Manager is responsible for leading product portfolio strategy, engineering execution, and new product development initiatives to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and product innovation across the organization.
This role combines strategic product management with technical engineering leadership, overseeing the full product lifecycle from market analysis and portfolio prioritization through engineering execution, value engineering, and commercialization. The position partners cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure products meet customer needs while optimizing cost, manufacturability, and profitability.
The Product & Engineering Manager will lead a small team while driving accountability, continuous improvement, and execution across both product management and engineering functions.
About the Team:
As a member of our Product Management Team, you’ll be at the helm of leading products that set the standard in the safety industry. As an innovator and category captain, Justrite is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, continuously developing products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of safety solutions by working on cutting-edge products that are recognized as leaders in their categories. This role allows you to collaborate with top professionals, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on the industry, ensuring that Justrite remains at the forefront of safety and protection.
As a member of our Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that directly enhance our production capabilities and drive continuous improvement across our facilities. Our team is committed to optimizing processes, developing cutting-edge tooling and equipment, and resolving complex engineering challenges to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you’ll be part of a group that plays a key role in advancing our manufacturing operations. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and support the growth of a company that is a leader in safety solutions.
What You’ll Do at Justrite:
- Own product portfolio strategy to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value
- Prioritize investments and lifecycle decisions using ROI, market data, and strategic alignment
- Translate business strategy into execution, aligning product, engineering, and commercial plans
- Leverage market, customer, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities and shape product positioning
- Lead full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and post-launch optimization
- Drive engineering execution across development, cost optimization, manufacturability, and compliance
- Oversee design reviews, specifications, engineering documentation and compliance activities to
- Lead VA/VE and continuous improvement efforts to reduce cost, optimize design, improve performance, and standardization
- Own pricing and profitability, partnering with Finance, Sales, and Operations to optimize margin performance and support cost trends
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align on product strategy, improve efficiency, and support customer needs
- Lead and develop teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and strong communication to leadership
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and execution
Your Skills and Expertise:
To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering, portfolio management, or related leadership roles within manufacturing or industrial products
- Prior leadership experience managing teams preferred
- Proficiency with CAD systems (3D CAD preferred) and ERP/MRP systems (MAPICS a plus)
- Knowledge of FM Global and NFPA standards is a plus
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Primarily office-based with regular interaction in manufacturing environments
- Travel to suppliers, customers, and manufacturing sites up to 25%
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Compensation:
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 to $185,000.
Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.
Benefits:
Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You’ll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.
Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you’re protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you’re at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?
As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you’ll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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The qualifications that appear most often in product engineering manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Proven experience leading cross-functional product and engineering teams through full development cycles
- Proficiency with agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe in a product development environment
- Demonstrated ability to define roadmaps, prioritize features, and align engineering output to business goals
- Experience working with hardware-software integration or embedded systems in defense, aerospace, or tech sectors
- Strong background in stakeholder communication, technical trade-off analysis, and resource planning across engineering disciplines
Product Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product engineering manager in Colorado?
Most product engineering managers in Colorado start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, or systems engineering and several years of hands-on engineering work before moving into management. Colorado does not require a state-issued license specifically for this role, though engineers who sign off on public-facing designs may hold a Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Employers in aerospace and defense strongly favor candidates with program management credentials such as PMP or SAFe certifications.
How much do product engineering managers make in Colorado?
Product engineering managers in Colorado earn a median of about $183,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $135,380 for the lowest 10% to over $272,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire product engineering managers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring product engineering managers in Colorado include Entegris, Emerson, and Justrite, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, enterprise software firms, and clean energy companies means demand for this role stays relatively consistent throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most product engineering manager jobs?
Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver account for the most product engineering manager openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as home to large tech, energy, and financial services employers, Boulder draws product-focused engineering roles from its dense concentration of software and hardware startups, and Colorado Springs hosts significant aerospace and defense operations tied to military installations and contractors such as Raytheon and Northrop Grumman.
How can I get hired as a product engineering manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from a senior individual contributor position in software, systems, or hardware engineering, then taking on informal team lead or tech lead responsibilities before applying for a formal management title. Large Colorado employers such as Lockheed Martin, Arrow Electronics, and Ball Aerospace periodically post associate program manager or engineering lead roles that serve as structured on-ramps. Building a portfolio of cross-functional projects, earning a SAFe Scrum Master or PMP certification, and targeting product operations or program coordinator roles at mid-size Colorado tech companies can also open the door without prior management experience.
Where can I find and apply to product engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to product engineering manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated in real time. Search the listings for roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location or work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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