Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager Montpelier, OH. Fully on-site. Occasional travel may be required. Responsibilities Manage engineering team resources within the assigned discipline (Electrical Engineering). Establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and support employee development. Monitor department spending and ensure adherence to established budgets. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Assist in planning, prioritizing, and tracking engineering department projects. Monitor project timelines and resource utilization. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure successful project execution. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering personnel. Support professional development and succession planning initiatives. Promote the application of engineering best practices and emerging technologies. Partner with maintenance, production, quality, safety, purchasing, finance, and operations teams to support business objectives. Participate in problem‑solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a technical resource for operational and strategic decision‑making. Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned discipline‑related issues. Provide recommendations regarding equipment reliability, maintainability, and performance improvements. Recommend training, documentation, and technical resources to improve workforce capabilities. Prepare specifications for electrical systems throughout the facility. Monitor departments’ adherence to standards and specifications when making purchases. Identify opportunities for capital investments that improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability. Support capital planning processes and execution of approved projects. Evaluate the condition, performance, and lifecycle status of existing equipment and systems. Assess spare parts availability and supply‑chain risks. Develop and execute plans to address equipment obsolescence through upgrades, retrofits, or replacement projects. Champion a strong safety culture and support all safety initiatives. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Support risk assessments, safety audits, and implementation of corrective actions. Promote safe design principles and operational excellence. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline required. Additional technical or leadership training, preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferred. Previous leadership, supervisory, project management, or team lead experience, preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of electrical power systems, industrial controls, PLC programming, automation systems, instrumentation, networking, SCADA, and HMI platforms. Experience with software and tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, RSLogix/Studio 5000, Modicon, iFIX, Visual Basic, SQL databases, and industrial communication networks preferred. Benefits Starting on Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more. 401(k) contribution + match. Paid Vacation & Holidays. Growth opportunities across 9,000+ employees worldwide. Wellness programs with healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions. Sustainability initiatives for future generations. Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr