Sr. Manager, Engineering & Maintenance

constellium • WV

128d

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Engineering and Maintenance is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing maintenance, reliability, risk management, automation and engineering within the facility – excluding the Central Engineering/Capital Management function and those engineering & maintenance resources assigned to the Casting and Fab East organizations. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of plant assets by leading cross-functional teams in central maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, automation and controls engineering, utilities, project maintenance, fire systems, and central support shops (fab shop, machine shop, garage, etc.). The role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and long-term asset integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline, required
• 15+ years of engineering experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, required
• 7+ years in a leadership or managerial role (preferably in aluminum or metals industry), required
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, fire protection systems, automation, and utilities, required
• Experience managing large teams and complex projects in a union environment, required
• Deep understanding of reliability engineering principles including RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and predictive maintenance technologies, required
• Proficient in root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and asset lifecycle management, strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of industrial fire protection systems including sprinklers, fire alarms, suppression systems and fire pumps, strong plus
• Strong background in industrial automation including PLCs and HMI systems, required
• Experience with system integration, control logic development, and troubleshooting of automated equipment, strongly preferred
• Experience with energy management systems and utility optimization, strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), preferred
• Experience implementing and optimizing CMMS systems and reliability KPIs, strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) codes and standards, especially NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and NFPA 70, strong plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategies for maintenance and engineering excellence aligned with plant and corporate goals
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of plant utilities including compressed air, water, and electrical distribution
• Ensure fire protection systems are compliant with regulatory standards and maintained for optimal performance
• Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems and process controls
• Utilize predictive technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver high-impact improvements
• Manage central machine shops and fabrication areas to support plant-wide maintenance and engineering needs
• Ensure availability of critical spares and timely repair of components
• Demonstrated experience managing contracted services and external vendors in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of labor agreements and ability to navigate union protocols while ensuring compliance and collaboration
• Skilled in balancing internal workforce capabilities with outsourced solutions to optimize cost, efficiency, and labor relations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees