NA Engineering Manager

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Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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Job Purpose

Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams across Thomas Pump, Welch Vacuum, and Air Dimensions Inc., driving execution of product roadmaps and contributing to the strategic growth objectives of Flow Control Solutions (FCS). This role partners closely with the Director of Engineering to set technical and operational strategy, foster team development, and ensure alignment with FCS business goals.

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Job Summary

The North America Engineering Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of engineering teams supporting Thomas Pump, Welch Vacuum, and Air Dimensions Inc. This role sets direction, develops talent, and drives execution of product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. The manager ensures teams deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer support, and measurable contributions to FCS growth. This position is ideal for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong people management skills, and a proven ability to execute complex projects across multiple product lines.

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Duties and Responsibilities

· Strategic Leadership: • Assist the Director of Engineering in setting and executing strategy for Thomas Pump, Welch Vacuum, and Air Dimensions Inc. engineering teams • Align team objectives and product roadmaps with FCS growth goals and business priorities • Drive cross-functional collaboration to accelerate innovation and deliver best-in-class solutions

• Harness tribal knowledge by systematically capturing, documenting, and sharing critical pump technical expertise, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and continuity across engineering teams and product lines

· Team Leadership & Development: • Lead, mentor, coach, and develop engineering teams across all three business units

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development • Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement • Set and execute technical and operational strategies to deliver best-in-class solutions and customer experience

· Product Roadmap Execution: • Oversee planning, resource allocation, and execution of product development and sustaining engineering projects • Ensure timely delivery of project milestones, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements • Champion process optimization and lean initiatives to maximize team effectiveness

· Operational Excellence: • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to engineering activities, such as project delivery, cost savings, and issue resolution • Drive effective communication and knowledge sharing across teams and regions • Represent the engineering function to executive leadership, customers, and external partners

· Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: • Ensure teams provide exceptional technical support and customer service • Collaborate with sales, product management, and manufacturing to align solutions with market needs • Lead resolution of complex technical challenges and support business development activities

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Skills Required

· Strategic thinking and business acumen

· Advanced technical expertise in pump and vacuum technologies

· Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Project and portfolio management expertise

· Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills

· Analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Commercial awareness and customer focus

· Proficiency with engineering and project management software

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Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)

· 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role within pump, vacuum, or related industries

· Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, project portfolios, and cross-functional initiatives

· Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, industry regulations, and best practices

· Experience with strategic planning, process optimization, and continuous improvement

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to travel up to 25% as required

Additional Comments

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

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.