Sustaining Engineer Team Leader

About This Role

Lead and mentor a team of sustaining engineers focused on resolving technical issues, driving root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for existing products and systems in the boiler and water heater industry. Ensure product reliability and performance by collaborating cross-functionally and managing engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of sustaining engineers, and technical staff to resolve technical issues in existing products and systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field failures, manufacturing issues, and design improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Manage engineering change processes and documentation to support product lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and problem-solving, especially in mechanical systems involving combustion or refrigeration.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, supplier changes, and component obsolescence management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Drive all sustaining activities and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical engineering role, preferably in sustaining or product support
• Proven experience with combustion systems, chiller systems, or other complex mechanical systems preferred
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation systems
• Experience with general responsibilities of a line manager including conflict resolution
• Ability to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical engineering role, preferably in sustaining or product support, with proven experience with combustion systems, chiller systems, or other complex mechanical systems.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or energy systems
• Experience with control systems (Embedded controllers, PLC’s etc)
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., UL, ASHRAE, AHRI, ANSI)
• Project management experience

Skills

* Required skills