Engineering Manager

Averro; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Education reimbursement

Bonus

Stock options

Relocation available

Job summary

Averro is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in a nuclear instrumentation environment. The role focuses on directing engineers, managing priorities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will own budgeting and CAPEX planning while coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales. This position offers a path to advance in nuclear, aerospace, or defense markets and includes relocation options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in a regulated or extreme-environment industry
• 3+ years managing an engineering team of 5+ people (hiring, performance management)
• U.S. citizenship required (no dual citizens)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ~12 engineers across mechanical, electrical, ceramic, and nuclear disciplines; set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Establish meeting cadences and tools to drive production, process, training, and compliance.
• Act as customer-facing engineering lead for source inspections and customer meetings.
• Own engineering budget, forecasting, and CAPEX; partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Benefits: Flexible PTO (3–6 weeks by experience), education reimbursement, bonus, stock options, and relocation available.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for a nuclear instrumentation manufacturer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in leading engineering teams looking to further their career in nuclear, aerospace, or defense.

• Lead and develop ~12 mechanical, electrical, ceramic, and nuclear engineers; set priorities and hold the team to deadlines


• Establish meeting cadences and tools to drive production, process, training, and compliance


• Act as customer-facing engineering lead for source inspections and customer meetings


• Own engineering budget, forecasting, and CAPEX; partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales

Essential Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years managing an engineering team of 5+ (hiring, performance management)


• Engineering background in a regulated or extreme-environment industry to interpret technical reports; a people manager, not a hands‑on IC


• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Ceramic, or Nuclear preferred); U.S. citizenship required (no dual citizens)

Bonus Qualifications

• Nuclear Navy, nuclear power, aerospace, defense, or medical device background


• Knowledge of IEEE 323/344, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, or NQA‑1


• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, M.S., or MBA

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