What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Improvement Manager (Sustaining Engineering) position at Anderson-Negele?
Anderson-Negele is a global leader in precision instrumentation solutions for the food, beverage, and life sciences industries. Our market-leading solutions maximize safety and minimize waste in critical process applications, enabling the creation of essential products for the health and wellbeing of families.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Improvement Engineering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the current sustaining engineering manager to support our customers' needs and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation or electrical engineering, as well as experience in team management and automation firmware development. After immersion and transfer period of about 6-12 months, the candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 5-7 people, mentoring and developing team members, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products and services.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring product issues and implementing long-term, sustainable engineering solutions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Customer Support teams to address product issues and implement design or process improvements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices relevant to automation and electrical systems.
Support lifecycle management activities including part obsolescence, product updates, and transition planning to minimize impact on customers and internal operations.
Set clear goals and expectations, aligning team objectives with organizational priorities.
Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and development plans.
Ready to partner with current product improvement manager to immerse into the organization and role.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering
Proficient in automation firmware development and troubleshooting using Python
Experience with project management and technical documentation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and leadership skills
Willingness to work on-site at least 80% of the time
Ability to travel up to one week per month within the US
At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or automation engineering
Experience with hands on physical hardware not just software
Proven track record of managing a team
Experience working with cross-functional teams
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
About Anderson-Negele
Anderson-Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,500.00 - 188,500.00
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations. Anderson-Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,500.00 - 188,500.00This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Improvement Engineering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the current sustaining engineering manager to support our customers' needs and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation or electrical engineering, as well as experience in team management and automation firmware development. After immersion and transfer period of about 6-12 months, the candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 5-7 people, mentoring and developing team members, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products and services.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring product issues and implementing long-term, sustainable engineering solutions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Customer Support teams to address product issues and implement design or process improvements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices relevant to automation and electrical systems.
Support lifecycle management activities including part obsolescence, product updates, and transition planning to minimize impact on customers and internal operations.
Set clear goals and expectations, aligning team objectives with organizational priorities.
Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and development plans.
Ready to partner with current product improvement manager to immerse into the organization and role.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering
Proficient in automation firmware development and troubleshooting using Python
Experience with project management and technical documentation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and leadership skills
Willingness to work on-site at least 80% of the time
Ability to travel up to one week per month within the US
At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or automation engineering
Experience with hands on physical hardware not just software
Proven track record of managing a team
Experience working with cross-functional teams
#LI-RB
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
About Anderson-Negele
Anderson-Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,500.00 - 188,500.00
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations. Anderson-Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,500.00 - 188,500.00This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
