Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager at Syntegon is a high-impact leadership position tasked with driving innovation in automated packaging for the demanding food and pharmaceutical sectors. You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of software and electrical engineers balancing technical oversight with a focus on process excellence and product guidance. Operating in a fast-paced team-centric environment the role requires a self-motivated leader who can translate complex customer needs into sophisticated high-speed technical solutions while fostering a culture of independence and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Mentoring a team of engineers through S.M.A.R.T. goals fostering a culture of accountability and empathy and managing resource scheduling to meet customer demands.
• Strategic Growth: Driving continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and representing the sites technical interests within global business teams to shape the automation portfolio.
• Technical Governance: Acting as the guardian of engineering standards revision control and compliance while ensuring technical knowledge is preserved through robust training programs.
• Cross-Functional Support: Serving as the technical bridge between engineering and other departments like sales purchasing and assembly to ensure seamless project execution.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements                                                                               

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in automated packaging or similar capital equipment
• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology.
• Must have at least 8 years of work experience in an Engineering discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience supervising or managing a team of engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical experience with automating packaging or similar systems as a Controls or Software Engineer.
• Experience supervising highly technical employees.
• Masters degree in engineering or MBA a plus.
• Excellent leadership decision making and communication skills.
• Strong team orientated along with strong organizational and time management skills analytical and problem solving skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience with strong process/workflow design skills.
• Proven performance in similar role.

Additional Information :

The anticipated starting annual salary for this position is $130000

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location role degree/credentials relevant skill set and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being

At Syntegon the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health financial security and personal growth from day one including:

• Health Coverage: Medical Dental Vision and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race color gender national origin ancestry religion physical or mental disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time