Tyler Union- Assistant Project Engineering Manager

McWane, Inc.•Anniston, AL

118d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Engineering Manager plays a critical role in leading engineering and capital projects within the foundry and machining operations. This role combines hands-on technical project management with strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight of Project Engineering staff, including junior engineers and interns. The Assistant Project Engineering Manager ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while driving continuous process improvement and aligning engineering initiatives with business goals. Proactively promotes The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors and lives the Compass Culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or Metallurgical preferred); Master’s preferred
Minimum 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or mentoring role
Foundry, metals, machining, or heavy manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Proven experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and engineering teams
Strong technical foundation in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and project management methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering personnel
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and project management tools
Knowledge of CAPEX and OPEX management, risk assessment, and ROI tracking
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management training desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and support multiple engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and resource allocation
Ensure projects are executed to meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives
Evaluate, select, and integrate new technologies, automation systems, and process improvements
Track ROI of capital investments and operational efficiency of projects
Directly manage and mentor engineers, junior engineers, and interns, fostering professional growth and skill development
Assign tasks, monitor workloads, and provide regular performance feedback
Support hiring, training, and onboarding of engineering personnel
Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing among engineers to strengthen team capabilities
Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to ensure project goals are met
Partner with leadership to advocate for resources, capital funding, and strategic project prioritization
Facilitate communication between engineering, management, and internal/ external stakeholders
Lead project meetings, providing technical guidance, updates, and issue resolution
Conduct design reviews, validate technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations
Review and approve engineering deliverables, drawings, and specifications
Implement and maintain project documentation including scope, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and lessons learned
Ensure projects and operations adhere to environmental, health, safety, and quality standards
Collaborate with quality teams to drive continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives
Support ISO and regulatory audits as required
Assist in capital planning and justification for engineering projects
Analyze project performance, operational costs, and schedule adherence, recommending corrective actions when needed
Champion process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts across engineering functions
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and junior engineers
Assign work, set expectations, and provide coaching to ensure team success
Participate in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and recognition programs
Ensure effective knowledge transfer and technical competency development across the team