Engineering Manager

ALKEGEN•North Augusta, SC

About The Position

The Engineering Manager leads the Engineering function at Alkegen’s North Augusta Industrial Filtration operation, delivering effective maintenance processes and procedures and driving continuous improvement and professional maintenance practices. The role sets and maintains site engineering standards and uses world-class maintenance practices to support financial, business, and leadership-development goals. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position works closely with the Plant Management team to support facility utilization and OEE performance. It has responsibility for the plant’s maintenance, Controls, and Process Engineering functions, including coordinating and managing the Process Engineering Team and directing resources according to business needs. The Engineering Manager oversees safe, lawful, and compliant engineering work; maintenance strategy and performance measurement; engineering budgets and KPIs; continuous improvement; technical problem-solving; shutdowns and contractors; equipment and materials procurement; standards and ISO 9001 compliance; maintenance and production standards; team capability development; technology assessment; and revenue and capital projects. The position also provides coaching and mentoring and assumes ownership of plans to continually improve plant operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline.
Three to five years of industrial experience.
Formal TPM, Six Sigma, TPS, or Lean training related to world-class maintenance processes.
At least five years of experience successfully implementing and managing an engineering function.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from production and maintenance employees.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and communication skills.
Problem-solving skills, including gathering and analyzing information, developing alternatives, and working effectively in group problem-solving situations.
Project management skills, including developing plans, coordinating projects and teams, communicating progress and changes, and completing projects on time and within budget.
Teamwork skills, including balancing individual and team responsibilities, welcoming feedback, supporting others, and building team morale and commitment.
Change-management skills, including developing and communicating implementation plans, building commitment, supporting affected employees, and monitoring results.
Innovation, creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to develop and present improvement ideas effectively.
Drive to execute effectively, take ownership of plant engineering, and continually assess and plan operational improvements.

Responsibilities

Ensure engineering work is designed, procured, and delivered safely, in a managed and lawful manner, in conjunction with the Plant Manager and site EHS Manager and in compliance with relevant legislation.
Support and comply with company HSE and Quality Policies.
Develop and implement a maintenance strategy suited to plant and business needs, measuring and analyzing facility performance in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Deliver the engineering budget and report against established KPIs.
Lead continuous improvement.
Identify, provide, and facilitate solutions to engineering and technical problems.
Manage technical strategies, documents, contracts, processes, and specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in engineering activities.
Manage periodic plant-equipment shutdowns, including contractors and subcontractors, and procurement of spares and materials.
Ensure equipment is delivered on time and within budget, and develop remedial strategies when shortfalls are identified.
Develop and manage company technical practices and standards.
Coordinate and manage the Process Engineering Team, allocating resources in line with business requirements.
Maintain accredited standards, including ISO 9001, and ensure compliance with engineering legislation.
Ensure maintenance and production standards are observed and applied.
Develop technical capability within the team.
Identify and assess the value and capability of new or additional technologies.
Manage revenue and capital projects.
Coach, mentor, and communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Take ownership of plant engineering functions and continually assess and plan improvements to plant operations.