Steve S.
Senior Engineering Manager at Hengstler/Dynapar a division of Ralliant Corporation
- Role
- Senior Engineering Manager at Hengstler-Dynapar
- Location
- Elizabethtown, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steve S.
Accomplished and forward-thinking Test and Senior Engineering Manager with over 30 years of experience leading innovation, operational excellence, and automation in high-tech manufacturing environments. Specialized in test automation, industrial controls, product validation, and lean-based continuous improvement. Proven ability to reduce technical debt, optimize test infrastructure, and enhance product reliability through modern design principles and integrated test strategies.Extensive expertise in servo/stepper motor control, reliability analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams. Adept in implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM), process standardization, and leading high-stakes engineering initiatives through the Fortive/Ralliant Business System (FBS/RBS). Experienced in high-reliability encoder technology, environmental stress testing, and precision signal calibration.Hold a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management and Software Engineering, and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, complemented by a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology. Extensive international collaboration experience across diverse cultural settings, contributing to strategic initiatives and global manufacturing excellence.
Experience
Senior Engineering Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Elizabethtown, NC, US
I’m excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Senior Engineering Manager!What makes this milestone even more special is the growth of my team — I’ve gone from leading 5 amazing engineers to now supporting a group of 15+ across different areas. It’s been an incredible journey working alongside such talented people, and I’m looking forward to what we can accomplish together.Big thanks to everyone who has supported me along the way — I couldn’t have done it without you.
Education
DePaul University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Software Engineering
1998
Devry Institute of Technology
BSEET, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1990 — 1993
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MSISM, Project Management
2006 — 2010
Penn State University
Master of Engineering - MEng Management, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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