Engineering Team Lead, Compressors

About Air Techniques, Inc. Founded in 1962, Air Techniques, Inc. set out to manufacture first-rate products for the dental industry. Over 64 years later, Air Techniques has grown from a small company into a successful corporation. At our New York headquarters, we design and build two main groups of products: utility room and digital imaging products. Our products are manufactured in a vertically integrated factory where compliance with the Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices is paired with stringent Quality Standards. In-house engineering staff designs our products for the dental market. We are proud to maintain the

ISO-13485

registration certification which reinforces our pledge to quality and customer satisfaction. At Air Techniques, we have earned our reputation in the dental industry through our commitment to quality and ensuring customer satisfaction. We are proud that Air Techniques represents superior quality to dealers and dentists worldwide.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Provide the necessary input and feedback for all involved areas, to ensure that serial production of compressors and clinical systems is done with the highest quality of design and reliability, which includes the definitions and specifications, including but not limited to, incoming inspection requirements, production methods, end of line inspection specifications, etc. Responsibilities also include our Nitrous product line. Responsible for design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs engineering design evaluations. Recommends alternations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Processes task driven design activities as assigned to support Duerr Dental development team and US operations team. Evaluate control conditions via tolerance study observation/awareness. Operate within the team framework, but function independently while under general supervision. Delegates tasks effectively based on team members strengths and project needs. Plans and prioritizes task timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation. Monitors progress and adjusts action plans to meet deadlines and budgets and holds team members accountable. Promoting a culture of safety, quality and accountability within the team. Facilitates communication within the team and across departments to ensure alignment. Serves as a spokesperson with the Sales Operations and Sales Team. Manages all relevant stakeholders through pro-active communication and problem mitigation. Pro-active escalation when necessary. Mentoring and technical coaching of junior engineers to support their growth and development. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements:

5+ years of applicable experience.

Core Skills Requirements:

Competency in MCAD, specifically using SolidWorks, and may need to utilize at an experienced level to execute job scope activities. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures. Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to align expectations. Ability to navigate disagreements constructively to maintain team cohesion.

Education Requirements:

BS or BE in Mechanical Engineering, Bio-mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field. Masters in Mechanical Engineering is preferred. It is the policy of Air Techniques to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.