Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Sora Resource Group; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Pension

Bonus potential

Medical & dental

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for a fast-paced Mansfield, OH facility. You will report to the Plant Manager and lead both engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient operations and on-time project delivery.

In this high-profile role you’ll drive continuous improvement, manage multi-shift operations, oversee budgets and capital equipment, and work with senior leadership to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering management experience.
• Experience managing a team of engineers and maintenance staff.
• Strong manufacturing background in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations.
• Track record in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience overseeing budgets and capital projects.
• Experience in automated environments (PLC/robotics).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor the engineering and maintenance team.
• Manage day-to-day production engineering needs.
• Improve manufacturing processes and throughput.
• Lead projects to completion within budget and timelines.
• Oversee annual capital equipment budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Lead validation of new equipment.
• Develop and monitor engineering KPIs.
• Oversee external contractors and reporting to management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Automation experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

ERP

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Mansfield, OH area

Competitive salary depending on years of experience, education and certifications

Take the helm of Engineering and Maintenance for a high-growth Mansfield area facility, where you’ll join an energetic leadership team and enjoy a rare retirement package including both a 401K match and pension plan!

• High-Profile Leadership Role: Report directly to a driven Plant Manager in a key site leadership position, overseeing both Engineering and Maintenance in a high-impact capacity.
• Post-Turnaround Growth Momentum: Join an energetic leadership team at a pivotal moment—with a successful turnaround complete, rising CapEx investments, and a surge in new business awards, the facility is primed for growth!
• Award-Winning Industry Leader: Manage a diverse portfolio for a premier, award-winning automotive supplier in exceptional quality standing with its customers, supported by steady new contract wins.
• Unrivaled Financial Security: Secure your future with a rare and powerful retirement package, including a 100% 401K match (up to 4%) plus a traditional pension plan.
• Significant Earnings Potential: Maximize your compensation with a competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus potential.

Award winning automotive supplier is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for their fast-paced team. As the Engineering and Maintenance Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and will oversee a team of direct and indirect reports. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead, coach and mentor the engineering and maintenance team
• Manage day-to-day production engineering needs
• Improve manufacturing processes by eliminating bottlenecks, improving throughput, etc.
• Champion team and engineering projects to completion and within budget and established timelines
• Manage the annual capital equipment budget
• Drive continuous improvement projects to completion
• Support complex electrical troubleshooting, including PLCs, robotics and other automation
• Lead validation of new equipment
• Give presentations related to engineering projects, metrics, timelines and budgets
• Prioritize facilities and maintenance projects
• Direct and manage troubleshooting of equipment, delegating projects as needed
• Develop, implement and improve preventative maintenance programs
• Oversee external contractors
• Complete all required reports for upper level management
• Develop, monitor and improve engineering KPIs
• Other duties as delegated by management

This is a critical lead position at a fast-paced plant. Candidates should enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and leading a group of mechanical and electrical-oriented engineering professionals. Candidates should be assertive, systems oriented, have the ability to make hard decisions, and enjoy coaching and mentoring teams. Energetic individuals with passion are highly desired!

Benefits are competitive, including medical, dental, 401K, short-term incentive program, life insurance, bonus potential, pension, paid holidays and vacation.

REQUIREMENTS for the Engineering and Maintenance Manager:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 2. At least three years of similar manufacturing engineering management experience, ideally with an automotive supplier or in fast-paced, mass production manufacturing environments
• 3. Experience managing others
• 4. Strong manufacturing background
• 5. Experience supporting a multi-shift operation
• 6. Strong background with continuous improvement
• 7. Experience overseeing budgets
• 8. Experience working in automated environments
• 9. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• 1. ERP experience
• 2. Power BI
• 3. Microsoft Project
• 4. Lean and/or Six Sigma Certifications

What is offered?

• The plant has earned new business and is ready for growth
• High profile position, reporting to the Plant Manager
• Diverse automotive business mix
• Bonus potential, up to two months' salary
• 401K match of 100% up to 4% plus pension plan
• Company is in good quality standing with their customers

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Mansfield, OH area. There is a currently no relocation package being offered.

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