Regional Engineering Manager - Controls

Mars•Hackettstown, NJ

6d•$134,400 - $184,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Engineering Manager- Controls will provide functional and technical support for the Controls Team and will be responsible for the leadership and development of the Associates on the team. The Regional Engineering Manager is responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage. Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. The Regional Engineering Manager also directs the modification and installation of electrical and control systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering)
8-12 years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services
In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise
Team skills - high-performance team experience
Good communication, listening and influencing skills
Critical thinking skills
Innovative thinking
Able to work collaboratively with other groups
20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering, MBA
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Provide functional and technical support for the Controls Team.
Responsible for the leadership and development of the Associates on the team.
Responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems.
Deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.
Develop control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development.
Direct the modification and installation of electrical and control systems.
Execute projects that deliver stated business objectives.
Contribute to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence.
Ensure that team members are complying with and reinforcing safety, security and environmental policies.
Develop skills that support excellence in execution and leadership, including effective communications and establishing clear accountability with the project team, contractors and vendors.
Create and support Global and North American engineering standards.
Meet agreed upon commitments of project scope, time, and budget.
Use the adopted project management techniques to manage projects.
Be an active leader and participant in the project development process.
Develop detailed project scope with clear deliverables.
Develop accurate and achievable project schedules.