Product Development Engineering Manager

Ingersoll-Rand; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Product Development Engineering Manager in Earth City, MO. You will oversee vacuum pump and compressor development across locations, mentor engineers, and align engineering work with Sales and Product Management.

Strong leadership and a track record of delivering complex products are essential. The role requires 12+ years in mechanical engineering and 5+ years managing an engineering group, with CAD/FEA/CFD experience and a focus on process excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years managing an Engineering group in Product Development with launching complex products.
• 12+ years Mechanical Engineering experience including CAD/FEA/CFD and 1-D simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a team of engineers, leading development from ideation through SOP for air compressors, diaphragmpumps, and vacuum pumps.
• Oversee and prioritize resolution of complex product development issues to meet project dates.
• Lead product development processes and coordinate with PMO.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and R&D leadership on priorities and resources.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Manage workload, performance, and development including recruiting and reviews.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stage Gate

Project management

Mentoring

KPI tracking

Continuous improvement

Resource planning

MS Office

Six Sigma

Fluid power knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

1-D simulation

Job description

BH Job ID: 4672

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medicalcare leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medicalcondition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title

Product Development Engineering Manager

Location

Earth City, MO

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – fromcompressorsto precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrialmanufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Product Development Engineering Manager oversees all activities related to the IR brands Thomas, Welch, and ADI forvacuumpumpandcompressordevelopment, across multiple locations. This role is responsible for resource planning, project development planning, growing engineering talent, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The manager serves as the primary interface between development engineering and Sales / Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a team of engineers, leading the entire development process from ideation through SOP forair compressors, diaphragmpumps, andvacuumpumps.
• Oversee and prioritize the resolution of complex product development issues to meet project dates
• Be a product development process leader.
• Setup and organize efficient engineering activities in collaboration with PMO
• Collaborate withmanufacturing, quality, supply chain, and R&D leadership to align on priorities and resource allocation.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to development project deliverables
• Foster a culture ofcontinuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the team.
• Manage team workload, performance, and professional development, including recruiting, training, and performance reviews.

Requirements

• BS inMechanicalor Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution required
• 5+ years managing an Engineering group in Product Development. Must demonstrate specific experience developing and launching complex products.
• 12+ years ofMechanicalEngineering including deep experience utilizingCAD, FEA, and/or CFD and 1-D simulation tools todesignelectromechanicalfluiddevices

Preferences

• Ability to manage Engineering team effectively Expert in Stage Gate product development process execution.
• Strategic planning, project management, and process improvement
• Strong mentoring capabilities to help develop junior engineers on team
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• MSOffice Expert
• High level practitioner of 6Sigma Development tools
• FMEA expertExpert level technical competence inFluid Power(Hydraulics,Pneumatics,ElectromechanicalSystems)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to work internationally across cultures

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Availability to travel up to 25 % of the time (e.g., customer visits, training at our technical centers, trade shows, etc.).

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medicaland prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.