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Manager Engineering
Full Time Clifton Springs, NY, US
6 days ago Requisition ID: 1105
Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually
Position Summary
The Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing innovative, high-performance aerospace products that solve complex customer challenges. This role combines technical leadership, people development, and business execution to deliver products that meet demanding customer expectations for quality, performance, cost, and delivery.
As our Aerospace Business continues to grow, we are seeking a hands‑on leader who thrives on solving difficult technical problems, developing high-performing teams, and continuously improving products, processes, and organizational performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping technology strategy, accelerating product development, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
Strong systems engineering and systems thinking skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines are essential. Experience with LVDT technology or similar sensing products is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Build team capability through coaching, performance management, and employee development planning.
Product Development & Technical Leadership
Lead product development efforts from concept through production launch.
Provide technical leadership in systems engineering, design reviews, risk management, testing, validation, and problem solving.
Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and customers to define technology roadmaps and develop solutions that meet market needs.
Ensure engineering activities support requirements management, analysis, prototyping, design for manufacturability, and successful product commercialization.
Business & Operational Execution
Manage engineering priorities, resources, schedules, and project risks across multiple programs.
Ensure projects achieve quality, cost, delivery, and performance objectives.
Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to support successful product launches and continuous product improvement.
Interface directly with customers through technical reviews, project updates, and on‑site visits as required.
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
Continuously improve engineering processes, product quality, and speed to market.
Drive a culture that challenges the status quo and seeks better ways to serve customers and improve performance.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Experience leading cross‑functional engineering efforts in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
Preferred
15+ years of product development experience.
5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Proven success launching complex electromechanical products into production.
Aerospace, sensing, instrumentation, motion control, or LVDT experience.
What Success Looks Like
Deliver innovative products on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
Build and retain a highly engaged, high‑performing engineering team.
Improve engineering effectiveness, product quality, and organizational performance through continuous improvement.
Develop future engineering leaders while creating a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability.
Establish trusted customer relationships through technical excellence and responsiveness.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a driven and technically curious leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, developing people, and continuously improving how work gets done. They lead by example, embrace accountability, challenge assumptions, and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals while delivering exceptional results for customers.
Compensation: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 annual base salary based on experience
GW Lisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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