About The Position

Whether you’re transitioning from active duty or continuing to serve in the National Guard or Reserve, our Military Pathways – Technical Engineer Manager role lets you apply the discipline, attention to detail, and mission-first mindset you built in uniform. You will lead a multi-shift technician team responsible for maintaining and improving complex production and industrial equipment. You will partner closely with operations and leadership to minimize downtime, drive cost-effective maintenance solutions, and resolve escalated equipment issues. You will also champion continuous improvement, safety, and technical skill development across your team.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of progressive production or industrial maintenance experience, including hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
  • 3+ years of experience leading, scheduling, and developing maintenance/technical teams within a production setting.
  • Experience implementing and managing a maintenance program using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
  • Lean/continuous improvement experience, including identifying waste, improving workflows, and using data to prevent repeated downtime.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude, using structured problem-solving methods to isolate root cause and implement corrective action.
  • Recently separated from military service or actively serving in the National Guard/Reserve.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree in Electronic Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related discipline (or equivalent hands-on experience).
  • Supervisory experience with electronic board-level or component-level repair, including quality checks and documentation.
  • Experience supporting high-volume, 24x7 production environments with multi-shift maintenance coverage and rapid escalation response.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multi-shift technician team through daily coaching, performance feedback, and hands-on training that strengthens troubleshooting depth and consistent execution.
  • Oversee troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls for complex production and industrial equipment across mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
  • Drive cost-saving maintenance initiatives by analyzing recurring failures, improving reliability, tracking parts usage, and managing maintenance spend against targets.
  • Prioritize work orders, monitor floor activity, coordinate coverage across shifts, and restore equipment quickly to minimize production downtime and missed output.
  • Build a cross-trained, safety-focused team by reinforcing standard work, lockout/tagout and safe practices, and continuous improvement habits that prevent repeat issues.
  • Partner with operations, vendors, and leaders on escalations and special projects; communicate status, document fixes, and maintain required reports and maintenance records.
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