Engineering Supervisor Jobs in New York
Engineering Supervisor jobs in New York are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in construction, utilities, transit infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, and openings at every level from junior field supervisor to senior engineering manager. The busiest hiring markets are New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where large employers like Con Edison, MTA, and Fluor maintain ongoing engineering supervisor needs tied to capital programs and plant operations. Infrastructure modernization and energy grid upgrades are driving the most consistent openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: 42-03 35th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Job Summary
Responsible for managing the activities of creating, innovating, designing, testing, and overall engineering support of custom design and existing products. Scope of this role spans multiple product categories and engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, software, motorization, and test engineering. Leading the strategic development of processes and tools to drive efficiency, manage work activities and schedules, quantify and manage risk, and coordinate product support and implement process improvement is a critical function for this position. Effective cross functional collaboration and communication are essential to drive meaningful growth and continuous improvement. The role will focus on taking customer's custom solutions and qualifying them into full scale manufacturing stock products. The role will manage multiple projects at one time. We are looking for a leader that's comfortable being on the floor and leading a team.
Job Responsibilities
Custom and Existing Product Support – 70%
- Supervise a team of engineers and technicians to support existing products, ECOs, and ECNs.
- Oversee project prioritization and the execution of engineering tasks for custom solutions, coordinating with Project Managers and the Procurement team to manage risks, materials, and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, etc.) to support product lifecycle management.
- Support the qualification and integration of alternate materials, components, and suppliers.
- Provide innovative and experienced leadership for multi-discipline team, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and test engineering functions.
- Ensure Stage-Gate and Technical Review (TR) processes are strictly followed while looking for Continuous Improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvements to productivity, quality and organizational efficiency.
- Comfortable being on the floor
- 5 Direct Reports
Department Leadership – 30%
- Promote a collaborative and highly engaged team environment while serving as an inspirational leader, coach and mentor to the Engineering team.
- Leads and coordinates engineering activities and defines, establishes, and assigns priorities and resources for projects in accordance with business strategies and goals.
- Prepares and issues required reports, summaries, and presentations related to engineering activities.
- Represents the company in industrial / technical organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience with product development in a high production environment.
- 2+ years of people management experience including leading teams through change.
- Consumer goods/consumer durables manufacturing experience is required.
- New product development and design experience.
Location: 42-03 35th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Job Summary
Responsible for managing the activities of creating, innovating, designing, testing, and overall engineering support of custom design and existing products. Scope of this role spans multiple product categories and engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, software, motorization, and test engineering. Leading the strategic development of processes and tools to drive efficiency, manage work activities and schedules, quantify and manage risk, and coordinate product support and implement process improvement is a critical function for this position. Effective cross functional collaboration and communication are essential to drive meaningful growth and continuous improvement. The role will focus on taking customer's custom solutions and qualifying them into full scale manufacturing stock products. The role will manage multiple projects at one time. We are looking for a leader that's comfortable being on the floor and leading a team.
Job Responsibilities
Custom and Existing Product Support – 70%
- Supervise a team of engineers and technicians to support existing products, ECOs, and ECNs.
- Oversee project prioritization and the execution of engineering tasks for custom solutions, coordinating with Project Managers and the Procurement team to manage risks, materials, and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, etc.) to support product lifecycle management.
- Support the qualification and integration of alternate materials, components, and suppliers.
- Provide innovative and experienced leadership for multi-discipline team, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and test engineering functions.
- Ensure Stage-Gate and Technical Review (TR) processes are strictly followed while looking for Continuous Improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvements to productivity, quality and organizational efficiency.
- Comfortable being on the floor
- 5 Direct Reports
Department Leadership – 30%
- Promote a collaborative and highly engaged team environment while serving as an inspirational leader, coach and mentor to the Engineering team.
- Leads and coordinates engineering activities and defines, establishes, and assigns priorities and resources for projects in accordance with business strategies and goals.
- Prepares and issues required reports, summaries, and presentations related to engineering activities.
- Represents the company in industrial / technical organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience with product development in a high production environment.
- 2+ years of people management experience including leading teams through change.
- Consumer goods/consumer durables manufacturing experience is required.
- New product development and design experience.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Supervisor Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wolfspeed3
- Starbucks2
- Toyota Material Handling2
- Constellation Energy1
- CooperSurgical1
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Automotive2
- Food & Beverage2
- Manufacturing2
- Transportation & Logistics2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering supervisor jobs across New York.
- Active New York Professional Engineer license or eligibility for New York PE licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline required
- Minimum five years of engineering experience with direct supervisory or team lead responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Proficiency with engineering design software and project management tools relevant to the discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for contractor coordination and regulatory reporting
Engineering Supervisor Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering supervisor in New York?
Most engineering supervisor roles in New York require a Professional Engineer license issued by the New York State Education Department, which oversees engineering licensure through the Office of the Professions. Candidates typically complete an accredited engineering degree, accumulate qualifying experience under a licensed PE, and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Senior supervisory roles at infrastructure agencies and utilities expect the PE as a baseline credential before promotion.
Which companies hire engineering supervisors in New York?
Employers hiring engineering supervisors in New York right now include Wolfspeed, Starbucks, and Toyota Material Handling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of public-sector infrastructure agencies, large utilities, and international engineering and construction firms means supervisory openings arise continuously rather than in seasonal bursts.
Which New York cities have the most engineering supervisor jobs?
Marcy, Greene, and Auburn have the most engineering supervisor openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its scale of transit, utility, and commercial construction activity, while Buffalo draws engineering supervisors into manufacturing and energy transition projects, and Albany concentrates openings around state agency infrastructure programs and nearby industrial employers in the Capital Region.
Are there remote engineering supervisor jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 15% of engineering supervisor openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-present nature of most supervisory engineering work. The portions of the role most suited to remote arrangements are design review, permitting coordination, and reporting tasks rather than field oversight or crew management.
How can I get hired as a engineering supervisor in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a field or project engineer role at a large New York construction, utilities, or transit employer, where you build the site management experience that supervisory promotions require. The MTA, Con Edison, and the New York City Department of Design and Construction run structured entry-level engineering programs that place new graduates into team environments with clear advancement tracks. Obtaining your Engineer-in-Training designation through the New York State Education Department while in these roles signals readiness for supervisory responsibility and meaningfully strengthens your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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