Senior Manager, Engineering

Position Overview We are looking for a high performing leader to provide engineering leadership to advance the combustion business strategic plans, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for the HVAC/Water heater and boiler industries. The goal is to ensure new products are delivered on plan and on budget to drive share growth and sustain existing products to meet market and customer needs. As a technology leader supporting both current and new product development, this role will require collaboration with global engineering teams and plants to develop and sustain products and technologies that give our Motor Solutions Combustion business unit a competitive advantage. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who works well in an international team environment, is well‑organized, and has excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Partner with product management and the business team to build and execute product strategies that drive share growth and sustainable products. Lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team (air‑flow solutions, applications, electrical, mechanical) for the development and sustaining of combustion blower solutions. Oversee engineering resources and manage technical risks to ensure timely development of new products. Drive consistent alignment of engineering teams by setting performance goals aligned with the direction and strategy of the combustion business. Balance and drive effective sustaining product support as well as new product introductions, utilizing local and global engineering teams. Create the right engineering structure to support long‑term combustion strategies. Collaborate with the global Motor and Drives team to identify solutions and leverage existing and new motor technologies for inclusion in our combustion product roadmaps. Continue to lead technology in key combustion markets by investigating new combustion technologies, monitoring product portfolios of direct competitors, tracking major technical advances from relevant conferences (e.g., AHR, AHRI), and following developments of government regulations. Conduct periodic reviews with product development/sustaining engineering teams on status and provide support as required to drive on‑time execution. Provide guidance on strategic decisions regarding intellectual property, participate in internal patent reviews, and monitor main competitors’ activities. Energize the team by fostering an environment with strong rewards for creativity, thinking outside the box, with an emphasis on execution and high sense of urgency. Foster an environment for continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence within the combustion industry. Attract and develop high‑potential talent to build a deep technical bench with a balance of technical competence and leadership. Some travel required. Required Skills and Qualifications BS or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 10+ years of professional experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work successfully in a team environment and exercise sound professional judgment. Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating relationships with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization. Candidate will be based in the Cassville/Fort Wayne Office. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Experience working with HVAC furnaces, water heating, hearth, or electric motor industry. Experience with air‑flow blower solutions for combustion products and applications such as high‑efficiency gas furnaces, high‑efficiency water heaters with power vent technologies, power burner boilers, hearth exhaust, and convection blowers. Good understanding of electric motors and drives technology. Strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and creative problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated experience understanding the practical aspects of product development from concept identification to high‑volume production in a consumer or commercial industry. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA). Paid time off and holidays. 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions. Life and accidental death & disability insurance. Paid leaves. Tuition assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. 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