Sustaining Engineer Team Leader

1 week ago

Rochester, New Hampshire, United States Laars Heating Systems Full time

Laars Heating Systems Company is a global leader in the boiler and water heater industry. Our products are designed and manufactured in the United States, and we have earned a competitive advantage through our innovation and customer dedication. We have a talented team of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians, along with a new state-of-the-art R&D laboratory. Our focus is on new condensing boiler and heat pump water heater technology and the continued growth and success of our organization.

We are seeking a technically skilled and solutions-driven
Sustaining Engineering Team Leader
to lead a team focused on maintaining and improving existing products and systems. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with a strong background in
combustion systems
or
chiller systems
, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key 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.

Required 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.
  • Proven experience with combustion systems, chiller systems, or other complex mechanical systems preferred.
  • Proven experience trouble shooting 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.
  • Must have the ability to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

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