Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Manager | Food Manufacturing

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations at a food manufacturing facility in Monroe, WI. This is a senior leadership role responsible for capital projects, process improvement, and engineering team development in a dairy production environment. This role includes oversight of engineering at additional facilities with some travel required.

What You'll Own:

• Lead and develop the engineering team with clear expectations and a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of capital projects including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and new production lines
• Drive process improvement through lean design, waste reduction, and optimized equipment and procedures
• Manage engineering budget including CapEx, maintenance costs, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety protocols, and company policies in collaboration with EHS
• Partner with QA to ensure engineering solutions align with product safety and quality standards
• Develop and implement energy-saving and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, QA, supply chain, and external partners

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years in an engineering leadership role
• Dairy or cheese manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Proven capital project management experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in food production
• CAD, PLC, automation, and controls proficiency
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
• CMMS working knowledge
• Comfortable with travel to additional facilities