Senior Manager, Engineering

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. 

  

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. 

Job Description

Bose Corporation’s new Luxury Business Unit is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at McIntosh in Binghamton, NY. This role is critical to ensuring that engineering activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, timelines, and budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

As the leader of the McIntosh engineering team, you will oversee a multidisciplinary group of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for delivering the McIntosh product roadmap. Your team will own the full product development lifecycle—from concept and design through validation, manufacturing launch, and ongoing life-cycle support.

You will be accountable for engineering execution, technical excellence, and resource management, ensuring products meet McIntosh’s standards for performance, reliability, and craftsmanship. This includes managing budgets, schedules, and team performance to deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing, applications engineering, sales, marketing, and other leaders within Luxury Engineering to align technical development with business objectives and brand vision.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage the McIntosh cross-functional engineering teams to execute projects throughout their lifecycle, from product requirements to end-of-life.  
• Maintain and evolve the capability and capacity of the McIntosh engineering team to meet business needs while respecting the budget and other constraints.
• Manage site logistics including equipment, materials, and workforce scheduling. 
• Provide critical thinking and problem-solving oversight while coaching the team. 
• Establish and clarify project objectives. Ensure that teams have the guidance and resources necessary to succeed. Coordinate with design, planning, and construction teams to ensure smooth execution. 
• Work with program management to establish project milestones. Create and deliver technical design reviews for software and hardware integration 
• Lead development of new technology platforms, products, and variants in service of the roadmap. 
• Develop and manage site budget. 
• Ensure schedules are executed on-time, track performance, and adjust plans as needed to align with customer needs, resource availability and competing project priorities. Identify and manage project risks, technical and otherwise. 
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies as needed. Maintain accurate documentation and site records. 

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering discipline required, MSEE preferred
• 10+ years’ experience developing HW + SW products, preferably in consumer electronics or similar product segment
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing technical staff and/or engineering project leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong power electronics knowledge
• Direct manufacturing experience
• Experience with wireless systems is a plus
• Experience translating user and business needs & requirements into system specifications and architectural approaches
• Interest in audio and high fidelity is a plus 

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Binghamton, New York is: $152,200-$209,125.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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