Sustaining Engineering Manager

Current Lighting Employee Co LLC•Greenville, SC

6d•$107,500 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustaining Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers and project resources supporting existing product lines throughout their lifecycle. This role drives engineering excellence through product maintenance, engineering change management, warranty support, cost-reduction initiatives, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement efforts. The successful candidate will partner closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and external suppliers to ensure products continue to meet customer expectations while achieving cost, quality, and operational objectives.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
6(+) years of experience in product development, sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
Experience supporting global engineering teams.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Must have a fundamental understanding of DC circuits (Ohm's law).

Nice To Haves

2(+) years of experience in leadership or management experience.
PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
Experience with UL 1598 or equivalent experience.
Direct experience with lighting or other electro-mechanical products is highly preferred.
Optical experience with lighting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustaining engineers, engineering coordinators, and project resources.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and monitor project execution.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage engineering support for existing product portfolios.
Lead resolution of product quality, reliability, warranty, and field performance issues.
Support manufacturing facilities with technical expertise and problem-solving.
Coordinate corrective actions and design improvements as required.
Oversee the Engineering Change (EC) process for sustaining and product development activities.
Ensure changes are properly evaluated, documented, communicated, and implemented.
Drive timely closure of engineering and product maintenance activities.