Engineering Manager

SYNTEGON • New Richmond, WI

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About The Position

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.

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: 501-1,000 employees