Sustaining Engineering Manager Jobs
Sustaining Engineering Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and consumer electronics, from team lead to senior director, with specializations in product lifecycle, field failure analysis, and production process improvement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .
Typical Responsibilities include:
- Developing improvements to manufacturing processes and modifications to production process flows to improve yield, quality, cost, and cycle time
- Root cause investigation of discrepant material and implementation of quality improvement programs
- Troubleshooting process shifts and applying SPC fundamentals to identify areas for improvement
- Optimizing process to lower cost, maximize output, and match performance across tools
- Qualifying new equipment, new raw materials, and new consumable parts
- Monitoring process and equipment to improve quality
- Analyzing cycle time and equipment overall operational efficiency
- Writing operating procedures and specifications
- Partnering with manufacturing operations to continuously improve factory performance
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
- 5 plus years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, with preference for dielectrics deposition experience
- Able to work on-site in cleanroom
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills and ability to productively engage with individuals from a range of backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently with a high degree of ownership
- Flexibility to learn new systems and processes
- Able to adapt to frequently changing environment
- Self-starter with a strong worth ethic who will thrive in a dynamic 24/7 operation
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law .
Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: No
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $113,190 to $163,905.
Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location , experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.
About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .
Typical Responsibilities include:
- Developing improvements to manufacturing processes and modifications to production process flows to improve yield, quality, cost, and cycle time
- Root cause investigation of discrepant material and implementation of quality improvement programs
- Troubleshooting process shifts and applying SPC fundamentals to identify areas for improvement
- Optimizing process to lower cost, maximize output, and match performance across tools
- Qualifying new equipment, new raw materials, and new consumable parts
- Monitoring process and equipment to improve quality
- Analyzing cycle time and equipment overall operational efficiency
- Writing operating procedures and specifications
- Partnering with manufacturing operations to continuously improve factory performance
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
- 5 plus years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, with preference for dielectrics deposition experience
- Able to work on-site in cleanroom
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills and ability to productively engage with individuals from a range of backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently with a high degree of ownership
- Flexibility to learn new systems and processes
- Able to adapt to frequently changing environment
- Self-starter with a strong worth ethic who will thrive in a dynamic 24/7 operation
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law .
Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: No
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $113,190 to $163,905.
Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location , experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sustaining engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of engineering experience with at least 2 years in a people management role
- Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, or fishbone diagrams
- Experience managing engineering change orders and product lifecycle documentation systems
- Familiarity with quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
Tips for Your Sustaining Engineering Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to lifecycle stage
Sustaining engineering roles focus on existing products, not new development. Highlight experience with ECO management, field failure investigations, and cost reduction initiatives rather than new product introduction. Recruiters scan for evidence you can stabilize and improve what's already in production.
Lead with cross-functional influence metrics
Hiring managers want proof you've coordinated across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain without direct authority. Quantify outcomes like defect rate reductions, corrective action cycle times, or yield improvements your team drove rather than listing the departments you worked with.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sustaining engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for regulated industry experience matches
Medical device and aerospace employers screen hard for domain-specific regulatory familiarity, such as FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or AS9100. If your background is in one regulated industry, explicitly map your compliance experience to the target industry's framework in your resume summary.
Prepare a structured failure analysis example
Almost every sustaining engineering manager interview includes a scenario around a field escape or production defect. Walk in with a concise example using 8D or similar methodology, covering containment, root cause, corrective action, and verification. Vague answers about team collaboration won't get you past a technical panel.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Sustaining engineering manager roles vary widely in budget authority, headcount, and product portfolio size. Before accepting, clarify how many direct reports are included, whether you own capital equipment decisions, and which product lines fall under your responsibility so the role matches your experience level.
Sustaining Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sustaining engineering managers?
The most active employers for sustaining engineering managers right now are Analog Devices, Northrop Grumman, and Bracco Medical Technologies, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Washington, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with product launch cycles, so checking listings regularly gives you the most current picture.
How many sustaining engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 36% of sustaining engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production environments. Sub-areas that lean most remote include software-driven product support, documentation and ECO management, and roles at companies with distributed manufacturing operations rather than a single production site.
How do you become a sustaining engineering manager?
Start by building a foundation as an individual contributor in sustaining, manufacturing, or quality engineering, gaining hands-on experience with failure analysis, corrective action processes, and engineering change management. From there, take on informal leadership by mentoring junior engineers or leading cross-functional improvement projects. Pursue a formal people management opportunity, then demonstrate results in defect reduction, yield improvement, or cost containment to position yourself for a manager title.
Can you get hired as a sustaining engineering manager with little management experience?
Yes, employers in growing or understaffed operations often promote strong individual contributors into sustaining engineering manager roles when they can demonstrate they've already been doing the work informally. Focus your application on examples where you led a cross-functional team through a corrective action, owned a product reliability improvement project end to end, or mentored other engineers without a formal title. Technical depth in root cause analysis often outweighs years of people management on a resume at this level.
What does the sustaining engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen focuses on background and team size experience. A hiring manager conversation covers your philosophy on managing reactive versus proactive sustaining work. A technical panel digs into a past failure investigation or corrective action you led, often asking you to walk through your methodology step by step. Final rounds typically involve a cross-functional loop with manufacturing, quality, or operations leaders who assess how well you collaborate outside your direct team.
Where can I find and apply to sustaining engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to sustaining engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without having to navigate multiple job boards or company career portals separately.
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