Sr. Engineering Manager

Protective Industrial Products • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

As a Sr. Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Maintenance, Engineering, Project, and Reliability Engineering, as well as ensuring equipment and systems operate reliably and efficiently. Your role will involve planning, implementing, and managing maintenance, engineering projects, and reliability programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, project management, or reliability management.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation and equipment.
• Knowledge of failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), RCM (reliability-centered maintenance).
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management and predictive maintenance.
• Preventative & predictive maintenance strategy development and execution.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting; ability to lead capital improvement and process optimization projects.
• Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping.
• Leadership and Operational skills.
• Cross functional leadership.
• Team development.
• Change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance plans and schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Oversee the efficient operation of utilities, including water, electricity, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for maintenance tasks.
• Lead maintenance projects related to equipment upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Conduct thorough inspections, audits, and assessments to verify adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Identify and address equipment reliability issues to improve equipment uptime and reduce failures.
• Implement reliability improvement programs, such as condition monitoring, root cause analysis, and failure analysis.
• Develop and implement strategic objectives and budget for the team.
• Lead and mentor maintenance and engineering teams, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Manage contractors and vendors to maintain plant site systems.
• Responsible for purchasing function for engineering, maintenance, and controls.
• Investigate and eliminate mechanical or maintenance problems, which would affect manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate and guide employee involvement in team building, meetings, projects and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior