Technical Project and Engineering Lead

About the role

Your Role As a Technical Project and Engineering Lead, your mission is to own the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering-led projects by leveraging the expertise of cross-functional team members. Lead project activities from concept through implementation, ensuring effective communication, accountability, risk management, and achievement of technical, operational, and business goals across Quality, Technical Support, Data Management, Product Management, Marketing, and Procurement. This position plays a key role in executing the strategic direction of the COR parts & service strategy, having a global impact on the results, profitable and sustainable products and environmental footprint. The Engineering Lead reports to the COR Business Manager. Direct collaboration with COR team (i.e. Product Management, Strategic Procurement, Sales) as well as with cross functional teams in the VTS division, CCs, acquisitions and other stakeholders will be essential to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute new product development, product enhancement, and product lifecycle management projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans with defined scope, timelines, deliverables, risks, and accountability measures.
• Cookordination cross-functional project teams and drive alignment among technical and business stakeholders.
• Expand and maintain the competitor Service Intelligence and Technical Resource Library capabilities.
• Analyze product, service, field, and competitive data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Create and deliver technical training, product support presentations, and knowledge-sharing programs.
• Provide engineering leadership for technical problem solving, product investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Support product launches through documentation development, training, and cross-functional readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, standards, and knowledge management resources.
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years industrial experience, preferably with vacuum and vacuum pump service
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes used on vacuum pump internal parts or similar product
• Experience in reverse engineering product
• Experience in bringing new products to market
• Experience in creating SOPs and work instructions
• Project management skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Project, MS Office, & SAP
• Knowledge of GD&T and common machining techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking and teamwork skills, including working in remote teams

Other Requirements

• Moderate travel (i.e. to acquisitions, service centers, workshops)

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our customer center in Sanborn, NY.