Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance operations within a high-volume 24/7 manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role is responsible for driving plant reliability, operational efficiency, capital project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and facility operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in engineering and maintenance management within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing setting, along with a proven track record of improving equipment reliability, supporting plant operations, and leading cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance functions in a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Manage and develop engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams, including direct leadership of managers and engineers
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Gemba walks, 5S, Kaizen, and operational excellence programs
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs while tracking key performance metrics
• Lead capital investment projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and expansion initiatives
• Ensure smooth transition of projects from installation and commissioning into full production operations
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and all applicable regulatory standards
• Manage departmental budgets and capital expenditures
• Support technical training and professional development programs for engineering and maintenance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of engineering and manufacturing experience within a 24/7 industrial environment
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, or reliability teams
• Strong project management experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing improvements
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS platforms required
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems, including:
• Boilers
• Compressors
• Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• HVAC Systems
• Heat Exchangers
• Pollution Control Equipment
• Experience in web converting, paper/pulp converting, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing environments preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities
• Limited travel required, including occasional international travel
• Ability to complete required safety and HazWoper training

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing environment
• Combination of office and production floor responsibilities
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, and industrial systems
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the production floor