Engineering Manager

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 into a successful corporation with its headquarters in New York, where we design and build utility room and digital imaging products. Our vertically integrated factory adheres to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and stringent Quality Standards. In-house engineering staff designs products specifically for the dental market, and we maintain ISO-13485 registration certification, reinforcing our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

About the role

The Manager of Engineering leads the Engineering team at Air Techniques, responsible for maintaining, improving, and supporting existing products throughout their lifecycle. This 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.

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.
• 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.

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

Skills

• 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.