Manager - Manufacturing Equipment Engineering, Americas

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor of Science in process engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering in production environments.
• Proven leadership with organizational and change management responsibilities.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, automation and digitalization of manufacturing systems.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of manufacturing equipment and testing systems across the global network.
• Define and govern equipment architectures, platforms, and design standards for scalability and reusability.
• Lead end-to-end equipment lifecycle including concept, design, IQ/OQ/PQ, deployment and support.
• Define and drive technology roadmap for automation, digitalization, and innovation of manufacturing systems.
• Govern requirements for equipment systems including safety, performance, and data integration.
• Lead CAPEX planning and execution for equipment investments with cost transparency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Lean/Six Sigma

Digitalization

Education

Bachelor or Master in process engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or similar

Tools

SAP ERP

Automation software

BPMN modeling

Job description

Introduction

The Manager of Manufacturing Equipment Engineering (Americas) is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving scalable, reliable, and compliant manufacturing equipment and infrastructure across the global production network. The role ensures that equipment systems enable stable, efficient, and high-quality production by defining architecture, driving innovation, and managing the full equipment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of manufacturing equipment, testing systems, and supporting infrastructure across the global production network
• Define and govern equipment architectures, platforms, and design standards, ensuring scalability, modularity, and reusability across regions
• Lead the end-to-end equipment lifecycle, including concept development, design, realization, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), deployment, and lifecycle support
• Define and drive the technology and equipment roadmap, including automation, digitalization, and innovation of manufacturing systems
• Define and govern requirements for equipment systems, including functional, performance, safety, maintenance, and data integration aspects
• Ensure seamless integration of equipment into manufacturing processes, including alignment with Manufacturing Excellence (process design) and Product Industrialization (requirements)
• Define and implement equipment concepts and solutions, ensuring optimal balance between performance, cost, flexibility, and maintainability
• Govern CAPEX planning and execution for equipment investments, ensuring cost transparency and efficient resource allocation
• Ensure robustness, stability, and reliability of equipment systems, including uptime, performance, and long‑term maintainability
• Define and implement maintenance concepts, spare parts strategies, and lifecycle support models in close collaboration with Operations and Maintenance
• Ensure equipment is designed for maintainability and enable maintenance teams to sustainably operate, support, and stabilize equipment throughout its lifecycle
• Ensure compliance of equipment systems with regulatory, safety, and technical standards, including risk assessments and documentation
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement of equipment performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Establish and govern methods, frameworks, and standards for equipment engineering and lifecycle management, ensuring scalable and structured execution
• Drive technology scouting, supplier development, and capability buildup for manufacturing equipment and engineering partners
• Define and implement training concepts and capability development for maintenance teams and technical functions
• Collaborate closely within Manufacturing Engineering and actively contribute to cross‑functional ME initiatives, projects and continuous improvement activities
• Act as the central interface for equipment topics between Manufacturing Excellence, Product Industrialization, Maintenance team, IT, and external partners
• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Equipment Engineering organization (Lead Equipment) and contribute to the Manufacturing Engineering roadmap

Required Expertise

• Master or Bachelor of Science in process engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or similar
• Additional education in leadership or management is an advantage
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, including development of electro‑mechanical systems and control/software solutions, in production environments
• Proven experience in leadership roles with organizational and change responsibility
• Experience in lean management, Six Sigma, process modeling (e.g., BPMN) and simulation tools is an advantage
• Experience with Industry 4.0, automation and digitalization of manufacturing systems
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end value chains including R&D and supply chain integration
• Strong digital and IT affinity (e.g., ERP systems such as SAP, engineering, project, and collaboration tools)
• Excellent English communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel globally (approximately 20%)

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real‑world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone.

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy‑efficient control of heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000 - $135,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo