Sustaining Engineering Manager - Manufacturing - Rochester, NH

My client is seeking a technically capable and solutions-oriented Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead efforts focused on supporting and enhancing existing products and systems. This role is well suited for an experienced engineer with a background in complex thermal or mechanical systems and a strong ability to guide teams through technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Client Details

This company is a well-established manufacturer that manufactures products for the HVAC and hydronics industry. They design and build high-efficiency heating solutions for commercial and residential applications across North America.

Description

In this role you will report directly to the Engineering Director and be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring a sustaining engineering team of 2-3, in supporting and improving existing products and systems.
• Driving issue resolution efforts by guiding root cause analysis and implementing corrective and improvement actions.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to maintain product reliability and performance.
• Overseeing engineering change activities and associated documentation to support ongoing product lifecycle needs.
• Providing technical direction in troubleshooting and problem-solving across complex mechanical and thermal systems.
• Supporting cost, supplier, and component lifecycle initiatives to ensure long-term product sustainability.
• Ensuring ongoing alignment with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and internal policies.
• Managing sustaining engineering activities while identifying and prioritizing continuous improvement opportunities.

Profile

A successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in a technical engineering role providing sustaining or product support
• Proven track record leading teams of engineers to success
• Complex mechanical systems experience preferred
• Combustion or chiller system exposure a plus
• High-speed manufacturing environment exposure
• Electromechanical systems troubleshooting knowledge
• CAD tools and engineering documentation proficiency
• Strong analytical problem solving skills

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision
• 401K match
• 3 weeks PTO
• Modern work space
• Highly inclusive company culture
• Standing desks, game rooms, company events, etc.
• Gym membership

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