Engineering Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Support the daily activities of all plant processes for operations, production, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure that the Core Values, Plays, and Cultural Inputs are known and executed.
• Ensure that Safety and Compliance are always followed in all activities.
• Develop, plan, and execute capital projects for the plant through close collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Maintain the 5+ year capital plan up to date.
• Utilize AI, Six Sigma, and the Deming methodology to measure, correct, and eliminate variation in the plant operation.
• Support maintenance functions as needed for equipment maintenance, reliability, and improvements.
• Submit capital approvals as needed and responsible for ensuring the 5+ capital project list is executed and completed.
• Monitor ongoing expenditures, approve requisitions, obtain quotes, approve invoices, and explain variances.
• Provide and coordinate any necessary training for personnel especially for plant reliability or equipment safety.
• Lead or assist with completion of root cause problem elimination (RCPE) reports and associated corrective actions as needed.
• Responsible for system drawings, plant insurance, fire protection systems, vendor/contractor insurance requirements, the Management of Change Process, back flow valve testing, back up requisition ordering, and capital expenditures and to support the reliability/ maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Carefully coordinate with maintenance department for BOM updates and equipment changes.
• Responsible for ensuring Management of Change process is followed.
• Responsible for planning and execution of required tank inspections as needed.
• Promote healthy teamwork, communication, and practices with all plant personnel.

Position Requirements

• Master of Science in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong people skills where one can be a servant leader and team player.
• Be a leader in AI skills for operational transformation.
• Understanding of data collection and statistical analysis - Six Sigma experience desired.
• Ability to obtain Six Sigma certification if not already certified.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of computer aided drawing software.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI controls, and the ability to design, develop, and implement process and machine control programming in Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC environments.
• A strong working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and thermodynamics.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting and/or stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and may occasionally lift or move heavier objects with assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment. The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

Benefits

• Group Health and Life Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• A Flexible Benefits Plan
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• A Profit Sharing Retirement Plan