Engineering Manager: Sustaining & Lifecycle Leadership

Air Techniques, Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Techniques, Inc. in Melville, NY, seeks a Manager of Engineering to lead the Sustaining Engineering team and drive lifecycle support for current products, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee New Product Introduction for OEM products, pursue continuous improvements in performance, manufacturability, and cost, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Air Techniques and Dürr Dental.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in mechanical engineering

Job description

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General Management Full Time Melville, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1095

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Founded in 1962, Air Techniques, Inc. set out to manufacture first-rate products for the dental industry. Over 64 years later, Air Techniques has grown from a small company into a successful corporation. At our New York headquarters, we design and build two main groups of products: utility room and digital imaging products. Our products are manufactured in a vertically integrated factory where compliance with the Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices is paired with stringent Quality Standards. In-house engineering staff designs our products for the dental market. We are proud to maintain the ISO-13485 registration certification which reinforces our pledge to quality and customer satisfaction. At Air Techniques, we have earned our reputation in the dental industry through our commitment to quality and ensuring customer satisfaction. We are proud that Air Techniques represents superior quality to dealers and dentists worldwide.

Position Description:

The Manager of Engineering leads the Engineering team at Air Techniques and is responsible for maintaining, improving, and supporting existing products throughout their lifecycle. The role ensures product reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across Air Techniques and Dürr Dental. The position provides technical and disciplinary leadership to the team and contributes to operational excellence and long-term product sustainability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership

• 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.

Team Leadership and People Management

• 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.

Work Experience 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).

Core Skills Requirements:

• 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.
• Occasional travel is required

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Master's in mechanical engineering is preferred.

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.