Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Reliability & Maintenance

OverviewAbout ERMCOElectric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.Job SummaryThe Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Reliability & Maintenance is the steward of the physical production system at the 3PH Dyersburg facility. This role is responsible for designing, sustaining, and improving equipment reliability, asset performance, and engineering rigor to enable calm, predictable flow in a systems‑based manufacturing environment.Manufacturing performance is viewed as a system property—not an individual one. This leader engineers reliability into assets, reduces variability at the source, and ensures maintenance and engineering systems enable stability, learning, and throughput. The role balances strong traditional engineering and maintenance accountability with modern operations science, continuous improvement, and disciplined learning behaviors.Success in this role means equipment that enables operations, not constrains them; engineering decisions grounded in data and systems thinking; and leadership that protects people, flow, and long‑term capability.This position is located onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation assistance is available. ResponsibilitiesSystem Reliability & Asset PerformanceOwn overall equipment reliability, asset health, and physical system integrity—not just response activity.Design and sustain maintenance and reliability systems where uptime and stability are the default.Reduce equipment‑driven variability and chronic downtime through root cause elimination and engineered solutions.Establish reliability standards, lifecycle strategies, and engineering discipline across production assets.Manufacturing Engineering & Flow EnablementEnsure manufacturing engineering and maintenance exist to enable flow, throughput, quality, and safety.Apply Operations Science principles (Factory Physics, Theory of Constraints), lean system design, reliability engineering, and statistical thinking to improve system performance.Engineer solutions that reduce complexity, eliminate waste, and prevent downstream disruption.Partner with Operations, Quality, and Technical Project Management to align current‑state stability with future‑state capability.Maintenance Strategy & ExecutionLead preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance strategies that prioritize system stability over reactive firefighting.Establish clear standards, workflows, and accountability for maintenance execution.Use data and KPIs to guide decisions related to downtime, asset utilization, and maintenance effectiveness.Leadership, Values & CultureModel ERMCO’s POWER Values: People, Ownership, Winning, Excellence, and Relentless Determination.Operate with Compassionate Accountability—setting clear expectations while supporting people through disciplined systems.Demonstrate conscious leadership during instability by remaining calm, avoiding reactivity, and asking system‑level questions before adding labor, parts, or complexity.Ensure safety, dignity, and psychological safety are non‑negotiable operating conditions.Structured Learning & Continuous ImprovementLead improvement through Toyota Kata and PDCA experimentation: understand direction, grasp current condition, define target conditions, identify obstacles, and run disciplined experiments.Embed learning routines that build problem‑solving capability within engineering and maintenance teams.Partner cross‑functionally to institutionalize improvements and prevent regression.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, reliability engineering, and/or maintenance leadership within a manufacturing environment.Proven experience designing and sustaining reliable production systems—not just responding to failures.Technical & Systems ExpertiseStrong working knowledge of:Reliability engineering and asset lifecycle managementPreventive and predictive maintenance systemsLean manufacturing and flow‑based system designStatistical thinking, root cause analysis, and data‑driven decision makingFamiliarity with Factory Physics, Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma concepts, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.Leadership CapabilitiesDemonstrated ability to lead through complexity and instability with clarity, composure, and systems thinking.Comfortable holding high standards while supporting people through disciplined, well‑designed processes.Strong collaboration skills across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Project Management functions.Let’s Build the Future Together At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration. Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career! Job LocationsUS-TN-DyersburgJob SummaryCategory: ManufacturingPosition Type: Full-Time