About the Role
The Manager of Engineering leads the Engineering team, ensuring product reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for existing products throughout their lifecycle. This role involves technical and disciplinary leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and contributing to operational excellence and long-term product sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Engineering function to support existing products throughout their lifecycle.
- Manage New Product Introduction Processes for OEM products.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
- Ensure timely evaluation and implementation of engineering changes (ECR/ECO).
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for field issues and quality concerns.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to the Sustaining Engineering team.
- Support employee development, mentoring, and performance management.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solution-oriented team culture.
- Support hiring and onboarding activities as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering or technical teams.
- Experience in sustaining engineering, product lifecycle management, or a related technical environment.
- Experience working in regulated industries (medical or dental devices preferred).
- Occasional travel is required.
Skills
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and change management processes.
- Knowledge of FDA, CE, and applicable medical device regulations.
- Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Interest in future technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Location
- New York headquarters
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
- Master's in mechanical engineering is preferred.
About the Company
- Founded in 1962, Air Techniques, Inc. manufactures first-rate products for the dental industry.
- Designs and builds utility room and digital imaging products.
- Products are manufactured in a vertically integrated factory with compliance to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and stringent Quality Standards.
- In-house engineering staff designs products for the dental market.
- Maintains ISO-13485 registration certification.
- Earned reputation through commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
- Represents superior quality to dealers and dentists worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Air Techniques to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
