Welch Engineering Manager

Welch Vacuum Product Development Engineering Manager

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Job Purpose : Leads and manages the Welch Vacuum engineering team in the research, design, and development of vacuum pump products and systems. Provides strategic direction, oversees project execution, ensures adherence to standards, and fosters team growth to achieve organizational and customer goals.

Job Summary : The Welch Vacuum Product Development Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the engineering team responsible for the research, design, and development of vacuum 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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the engineering team, aligning project goals with organizational objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversees the development of conceptual and detailed product specifications, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with industry standards.
• Guides and review the evaluation and optimization of design factors such as function, materials, performance, cost, and efficiency across multiple projects.
• Champions the application of advanced scientific analysis, modeling, and simulation techniques to drive innovation and improve product outcomes.
• Ensures 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.
• Manages project portfolios, including resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation, to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration within the engineering team and with cross-functional stakeholders, including manufacturing, quality, and customers.
• Develops, implements, and maintains engineering best practices, standards, and documentation processes.
• Mentors and develops engineering staff, promoting professional growth, knowledge sharing, and high-performance teamwork.
• Represents the engineering function in executive meetings, customer engagements, and industry forums, serving as a technical authority and advocate for the team.

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Additional Comments :

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and / or to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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