Cooperidge Consulting Firm
Vice President of Engineering
Cooperidge Consulting Firm, Cheektowaga, New York, United States
Pay Range
$160,000 - $210,000 per year (base pay)
Job Overview Vice President of Engineering for a growing manufacturing client. Executive leadership, responsible for leading engineering across product development, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and production support.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all engineering teams across R&D, manufacturing engineering, and project engineering functions.
Guide the design and development of new products, including critical material selection, specification definition, and validation testing.
Develop and maintain engineering processes aligned with industry standards such as PPAP and configuration management.
Conduct internal and customer‑attended design reviews to ensure compliance with all specifications.
Plan and manage strategic R&D projects and lead development of new product lines.
Provide expert technical direction and cross‑functional support to procurement, quality assurance, drafting, and production teams.
Lead efforts in patent acquisition, intellectual property management, and track KPIs for engineering performance.
Hire, train, evaluate, and mentor engineering personnel to foster a high‑performance, high‑integrity culture.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required).
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering experience in product design and development (required).
Minimum of three (3) years of engineering management or team leadership experience (required).
Experience in aerospace materials, processes, and industry standards (required).
Certifications / Licenses
Not specified.
Skills
Strategic leadership and technical vision with proven ability to develop and mentor engineering talent.
Experience with electro‑mechanical product design preferred.
Strong background in project management and technical documentation.
Familiarity with ASME/ANSI drawing standards, manufacturing practices, CAD systems, and engineering databases.
High ethical standards, strong organizational, decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401(k), IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Additional Information Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting (Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting)
Location: Cheektowaga, NY (notification for new Vice President roles)
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Job posted 1 week ago.
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Job Overview Vice President of Engineering for a growing manufacturing client. Executive leadership, responsible for leading engineering across product development, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and production support.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all engineering teams across R&D, manufacturing engineering, and project engineering functions.
Guide the design and development of new products, including critical material selection, specification definition, and validation testing.
Develop and maintain engineering processes aligned with industry standards such as PPAP and configuration management.
Conduct internal and customer‑attended design reviews to ensure compliance with all specifications.
Plan and manage strategic R&D projects and lead development of new product lines.
Provide expert technical direction and cross‑functional support to procurement, quality assurance, drafting, and production teams.
Lead efforts in patent acquisition, intellectual property management, and track KPIs for engineering performance.
Hire, train, evaluate, and mentor engineering personnel to foster a high‑performance, high‑integrity culture.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required).
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering experience in product design and development (required).
Minimum of three (3) years of engineering management or team leadership experience (required).
Experience in aerospace materials, processes, and industry standards (required).
Certifications / Licenses
Not specified.
Skills
Strategic leadership and technical vision with proven ability to develop and mentor engineering talent.
Experience with electro‑mechanical product design preferred.
Strong background in project management and technical documentation.
Familiarity with ASME/ANSI drawing standards, manufacturing practices, CAD systems, and engineering databases.
High ethical standards, strong organizational, decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401(k), IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Additional Information Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: IT Services and IT Consulting (Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting)
Location: Cheektowaga, NY (notification for new Vice President roles)
Referral program increases chances of interviews by 2x.
Job posted 1 week ago.
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