Regional Engineering Manager

About the Role

To oversee and manage the delivery of consistent operational processes and results for 10–15 sites across the US. Provides engineering expertise and related functions to site-based Engineers. Leads scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training. Provides leadership and direction to lower-level engineering staff.

Regional Engineering Managers progress the Sector engineering & innovation strategy and ensure consistency across the business unit. Responsible for defining, developing, implementing, and managing the stage gate process for the implementation of process-based continuous improvement & innovation projects from opportunity identification through delivery/stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the continuous improvement (CI) roadmap that aligns with sector strategy, accounting for both internal and external process and financial improvement.
• Direct and perform project management and engineering functions, including scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training.
• Design and install safe mechanical and automated systems and processes.
• Manage, lead, support, and develop the Field Engineering team within sector operations across the USA and Canada.
• Select and manage outside engineering as required to meet project, customer, product, and capacity requirements. Select and manage use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projects.
• Stay abreast of technology enhancements within the industry; considered an expert by others within the field.
• Provide management of Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and/or Engineering Technicians, including people management responsibilities.
• Lead and direct large, multi-site continuous improvement projects and implementation of solutions.
• Partner with customers to develop requirements and define solution sets.
• Partner with Business Development on potential new business to determine engineering impact.
• Develop business cases related to capital projects, including associated project plans and cost estimates. Navigate approval processes and manage installation of capital improvements.

Requirements

• BS degree in an engineering field, with particular emphasis on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Facilities, and/or Maintenance Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, with emphasis on complex distribution center implementation projects or engineering management.
• Three to five years of project management experience in a Distribution/Fulfillment and/or engineering environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision, and life).
• 401K plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.