Engineering Manager

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation culture

Comprehensive benefits

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and software teams, shaping roadmaps and schedules. The role reports to the General Manager, aligning with VP Engineering Programs and Product Management to deliver safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include defining requirements with customers, driving cross-functional execution, and building a high-performing team while managing budgets and KPIs for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering (required).

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the engineering roadmap with priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee end-to-end engineering delivery on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with customers, operations, and leadership to define requirements.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Allocate resources and balance workloads across projects.
• Manage engineering budgets and track KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Champion best practices and root-cause problem solving.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering or MBA preferred

Tools

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

ERP tools

Microsoft Office

Stage-Gate

Job description

Overview

The Engineering Manager leads the mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams, developing and executing high-level roadmaps and schedules. Responsible for design projects that meet safety, time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction targets. Reports to the General Manager, with functional guidance from the VP, Engineering Programs, and collaboration with Product Management. Embodies Atlas Copco core values of Interaction, Commitment, and Innovation in all aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Strategy: Own and execute the engineering roadmap, translating business goals into clear priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Drive Project Delivery: Oversee end-to-end engineering execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and customer requirements.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with customers, operations, and leadership to define requirements, resolve issues, and deliver practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Build & Develop Talent: Recruit, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, setting clear expectations and building strong technical and leadership capabilities.
• Manage Day-to-Day Operations: Allocate resources across projects, balance workloads, and ensure the team focuses on high-impact priorities.
• Own Budget & Performance: Manage engineering budgets and track key performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Quality & Continuous Improvement: Champion engineering best practices, lead root-cause problem solving, and improve processes to enhance efficiency and product reliability.
• Manage Risk & Escalation: Proactively identify risks, drive mitigation plans, and communicate effectively with senior leadership to keep projects on track.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, or a closely related field (required). Master of Science in Engineering or MBA highly preferred.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a people leadership role managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in a Technical Customer contact role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial product environment strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems including CATIA and Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with engineering change management processes (ECR, TCF, HAZOP, FMEA, Design Control).
• Working knowledge of Stage-Gate product development processes and Agile or Lean engineering methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with project management and ERP tools preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution, influencing without direct authority, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively work with customers, customer-facing personnel, engineers, and operations personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, drive decisions under uncertainty, and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Salary: $102,000-$130,000/year

Location

This role requires on-site work at our office in Saugerties, NY. You will be part of a dynamic team and engage in face-to-face collaboration.

Contact

Talent Acquisition Team: Sarah J. Wigger Garcia