Assistant Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, cost estimation, procurement, and execution of Capital and M&R projects.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with company standards, safety regulations, and applicable codes.
• Provide technical guidance in the selection and specification of equipment, materials, and systems.
• Conduct and oversee engineering studies to evaluate plant systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Maintenance, and Operations teams to prioritize and align project efforts.

Controls & Automation

• Take ownership of the facility’s industrial control systems, including PLCs (mostly Rockwell), HMI, SCADA (iFix/Factory Talk), networking and related instrumentation.
• Determine root causes of control system issues and implement corrective actions to enhance reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with IT, Maintenance, and Operations teams to define and standardize roles and responsibilities for control system management.
• Prioritize, assign, and oversee control system tasks and upgrades to support production goals.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and system support for automation-related equipment and processes.
• Drive standardization, documentation, and cybersecurity practices across control systems.

Leadership & Department Management

• Determine root cause of reliability and/or performance issues and develop procedural or capital solutions to resolve the problem.
• Aid in supervising engineering staff and technicians, supporting their professional development, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers to build technical depth and leadership bench strength.
• Support the Engineering Manager in departmental budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning.
• Maintain close collaboration with Plant, Maintenance, and Operations Managers to align engineering goals with plant-wide objectives.
• Develop, track, and report project and department KPIs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for the selection, procurement, and integration of systems and equipment.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between Engineering and other departments, including Production, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and IT.
• Represent the Engineering Department in plant-wide initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and external partnerships.

Professional Development & Innovation

• Stay current with developments in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, and automation trends.
• Recommend and implement innovative technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Attend professional conferences, workshops, and training sessions as needed.
• Maintain involvement with professional or trade associations.