Engineering Manager

SYNTEGON • New Richmond, WI

11h

About The Position

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, Syntegon is the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries, providing seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions. Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC in New Richmond, Wisconsin, specializes in high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry, including horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The Engineering Manager position is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving innovation in automated packaging for the demanding food and pharmaceutical sectors. This role involves leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of software and electrical engineers, balancing technical oversight with a focus on process excellence and product guidance. The manager will operate in a fast-paced, "team-centric" environment, translating complex customer needs into sophisticated, high-speed technical solutions while fostering a culture of independence and empowerment.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in automated packaging or similar capital equipment
• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience with automating packaging or similar systems as a Controls or Software Engineer.
• Experience supervising highly technical employees.
• Master’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Driving continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and representing the site’s technical interests within global business teams to shape the automation portfolio.
• Acting as the guardian of engineering standards, revision control, and compliance, while ensuring technical knowledge is preserved through robust training programs.
• Serving as the technical bridge between engineering and other departments like sales, purchasing, and assembly to ensure seamless project execution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees