Reliability and Maintenance Engineering Manager

Are you a skilled engineering professional with a knack for overseeing complex projects in a heavy manufacturing (Metals) setting? We are looking for a committed Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Manager to spearhead our engineering initiatives and foster operational excellence at our Tennessee facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet their objectives and stay within budget.
• Monitor and assess project expenses to ensure compliance with budgets, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Support engineering and maintenance activities to improve plant performance in terms of safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Create engineered solutions to address safety and environmental challenges within the plant.
• Collaborate on the implementation of our 5-year strategy, focusing on growth and sustaining projects while coordinating with corporate resources.
• Mentor and support engineers, plant staff, and maintenance teams through training and technical guidance.
• Manage administrative tasks, including proposal approvals, expenditure tracking, and performance evaluations.
• Utilize engineering principles to enhance production processes and continuously improve technology.
• Oversee capital projects from inception to startup, ensuring they are cost-effective and comply with safety regulations.
• Develop and coordinate maintenance strategies, training programs, and preventive measures to meet plant requirements.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues to optimize product performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure all operations comply with audit standards (ISO and IATF).

Critical Competencies:

• Strong decision-making abilities
• Effective management of external relationships
• Skill in gaining organizational support
• Collaborative approach
• Attention to detail
• Professional demeanor
• Commitment to staff development

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the heavy manufacturing sector (preferably in metals)
• 5-9 years of experience in project management
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not available)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10-12 years of expertise in specialized areas such as casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, mill finishing, or facilities
• Established project management experience (10-12 years)
• 8+ years of supervisory experience

If you’re ready to embrace the challenge of managing engineering projects that drive innovation and improve operational efficiency, we’d love to hear from you!