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 the planet. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to 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, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset.

About the Role

The Product Development Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the engineering team responsible for the research, design, and development of pump products and systems. This role oversees all phases of product development, ensures compliance with industry standards, and manages project portfolios to meet organizational and customer objectives. The Engineering Manager fosters a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development, while promoting effective collaboration across teams. This position serves as the primary technical authority, representing the engineering function in executive meetings, customer engagements, and industry forums.

Leads and manages the engineering team in the research, design, and development of products and systems. Provides strategic direction, oversees project execution, ensures adherence to standards, and fosters team growth to achieve organizational and customer goals. This position manages the NPD engineering team and is expected to provide a leadership role within the division, driving strategic growth segments through innovative product development and exploring adjacent market opportunities. Must effectively interface with all division departments and management. Reports directly to the Director of Global Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the engineering team, aligning project goals with organizational objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversee the development of conceptual and detailed product specifications, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with industry standards.
• Guide and review the evaluation and optimization of design factors such as function, materials, performance, cost, and efficiency across multiple projects.
• Champion the application of advanced scientific analysis, modeling, and simulation techniques to drive innovation and improve product outcomes.
• Ensure thorough validation of test results, robust failure analysis, and the implementation of effective qualification procedures for product reliability and safety.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Manage project portfolios, including resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation, to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the engineering team and with cross-functional stakeholders, including manufacturing, quality, and customers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering best practices, standards, and documentation processes.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, promoting professional growth, knowledge sharing, and high-performance teamwork.
• Represent the engineering function in executive meetings, customer engagements, and industry forums, serving as a technical authority and advocate for the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience minimum.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role within pump solutions, fluid handling, or related industries.

Preferences

• Self-directed & organized: proactive, self-motivated, strong prioritization, manages multiple projects with urgency.
• Customer-facing communicator: active listener who uncovers pain points, articulates value, and communicates effectively in writing and verbally.
• Commercial & influencing leadership: strong commercial awareness; leads through influence; aligns teams to drive business results.
• Technical/engineering depth: solid engineering fundamentals, strong mechanical comprehension, and fluency in fluid power (hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems).
• Cross-functional & people leadership: manages cross-functional teams, mentors/develops junior engineers, and supports business goals.
• Strategic & continuous improvement: strategic planning, project management, process optimization, analytical problem-solving, continuous learning; Life Science market experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of pump technologies, product development lifecycles, and industry regulations.
• Certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are a plus.

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

Benefits

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 includes:

• Health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• A robust 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock grant, among other offerings.