Engineering Manager

Mackinnon Bruce International; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International is partnering with a leading manufacturer of automated industrial equipment to hire a Manager of Equipment Engineering. This role oversees a multidisciplinary engineering function, owning the design, development and delivery of custom automated machinery for diverse industrial markets.

You will lead mechanical, electrical and controls teams, drive engineering excellence through standardisation, processes and robust project execution, and partner with Sales, Project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience delivering automated industrial equipment or custom machinery within an OEM or systems integration environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, controls systems, automation architecture, CAD/PDM/PLM systems, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, release, and ongoing product support.
• Drive engineering best practices, including design reviews, documentation standards, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Service to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support customer design reviews, technical discussions, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, KPIs, and departmental performance while developing and mentoring engineering talent.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Custom Machinery

OEM Equipment

Systems Integration

Robotics & Automation

Special Purpose Machinery

Machine Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

I'm currently partnering with a leading manufacturer of automated industrial equipment on a confidential search for a Manager of Equipment Engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of a multidisciplinary engineering function, leading the design, development, and delivery of custom automated machinery for a diverse range of industrial markets.

The successful candidate will lead mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams while driving engineering excellence through improved processes, standardisation, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, release, and ongoing product support.
• Drive engineering best practices, including design reviews, documentation standards, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Service to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support customer design reviews, technical discussions, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, KPIs, and departmental performance while developing and mentoring engineering talent.

We're interested in speaking with engineering leaders who have experience in:

• Custom Machinery
• Machine Building
• OEM Equipment Manufacturing
• Systems Integration
• Electromechanical Systems
• Robotics & Automation
• Special Purpose Machinery

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience delivering automated industrial equipment or custom machinery within an OEM or systems integration environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, controls systems, automation architecture, CAD/PDM/PLM systems, and engineering documentation.
• Experience implementing engineering processes, driving continuous improvement, and leading cross-functional project execution.
• Familiarity with industrial machine safety standards (ANSI, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, UL508A) is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll have the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, develop high-performing teams, and play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions to customers across multiple industries.