Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Carrollton, GA
Salary: $127,000–$190,000 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried
Shift: 1st Shift (Day Shift)
Work Location: On-site

Lead Engineering. Strengthen Reliability. Drive Manufacturing Innovation.

American Made Solutions is recruiting an experienced Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager for an established manufacturing operation in Carrollton, Georgia.

We're seeking a proven technical leader who can oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive equipment reliability, manage major capital improvement projects, and help shape the long-term performance of a complex manufacturing facility.

This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for someone who understands both the engineering behind manufacturing equipment and the operational realities of keeping production running safely, efficiently, and consistently.

You'll provide direction to process, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering personnel, along with maintenance, facilities, and continuous improvement teams.

We're looking for a leader who can manage technical teams, deliver major engineering projects, and build a long-term strategy for manufacturing equipment and facility performance.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, including process, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering personnel.
• Provide leadership and oversight to maintenance technicians, facilities personnel, and continuous improvement teams.
• Establish technical priorities, assign resources, and ensure engineering projects meet performance expectations.
• Review engineering work for technical accuracy, safety, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to resolve recurring equipment and process challenges.
• Support hiring, training, employee development, and performance management across technical departments.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Oversee maintenance strategies that improve equipment availability, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead investigations into recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Apply root cause analysis techniques to reduce downtime and prevent repeat failures.
• Coordinate equipment modifications, installations, testing, and release to production.
• Identify opportunities to modernize aging machinery and improve equipment performance.
• Work closely with production teams to balance maintenance requirements with manufacturing priorities.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with established manufacturing safety requirements.

Capital Projects & Long-Term Planning

• Develop and manage capital improvement projects involving manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Prepare capital expenditure proposals based on operational needs, equipment condition, and long-term business objectives.
• Establish project budgets, timelines, resource requirements, and implementation plans.
• Lead equipment upgrades, machinery modifications, and major engineering initiatives.
• Develop three- to five-year plans for equipment investments, staffing, and technical training.
• Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and investment recommendations to plant and executive leadership.
• Ensure engineering projects are completed with a focus on safety, performance, cost, and sustainability.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Performance

• Drive initiatives that improve manufacturing safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Establish key performance indicators and monitor engineering and maintenance performance.
• Use operational data to identify recurring issues and prioritize improvements.
• Partner with production and other departments to improve manufacturing workflow.
• Support process optimization, waste reduction, and equipment performance improvements.
• Build a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and coordinating maintenance-related functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial controls.
• Experience managing significant engineering projects, equipment installations, or capital improvements.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability, machine failure analysis, and root cause problem-solving.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and technical resources.
• Ability to evaluate complex manufacturing challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with plant leadership, technical personnel, and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean certification.
• Experience in fiber optic, cable, or other complex industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP.
• Background leading large-scale capital projects and equipment modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and manufacturing performance through data-driven continuous improvement.
• Experience developing long-term engineering, maintenance, and capital investment strategies.

Technical Knowledge & Leadership Strengths

Successful candidates will bring a combination of engineering expertise and manufacturing leadership, including:

• Industrial equipment design, layout, and modification
• Machine controls and manufacturing automation
• Equipment reliability and failure analysis
• Capital expenditure planning and project execution
• Engineering and maintenance team development
• Technical problem-solving and process improvement
• Budget management and resource planning
• Manufacturing safety and operational performance

Compensation & Schedule

Annual Salary: $127,000–$190,000

Compensation will be determined based on relevant engineering experience, technical expertise, project management background, and leadership qualifications.

Shift: 1st Shift / Day Shift
Employment: Full-Time | Salaried
Location: Carrollton, Georgia
Work Arrangement: On-site

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to influence the long-term direction of a manufacturing operation.

You'll be responsible for more than keeping equipment operational. You'll help determine how machinery is improved, how capital investments are prioritized, how technical teams are developed, and how engineering supports the future of the facility.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing reliability, technical capability, and operational performance.

We're looking for someone who combines engineering knowledge with practical leadership and understands that successful manufacturing requires both strong equipment and strong people.

Ready to Lead the Next Stage of Manufacturing Performance?

If you're an experienced engineering leader with a background in manufacturing, equipment reliability, maintenance operations, and capital project management, we'd like to connect.

Apply today through American Made Solutions to learn more about this Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager opportunity in Carrollton, GA.

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