Engineering Manager

Cardinal Glass Industries; Church Hill (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Glass Industries is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the facility's engineering, maintenance, and project management initiatives in a heavy industrial setting. You will oversee capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across the operation.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in automation, controls, and a proven ability to lead diverse engineering teams, IT staff, and trades in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering project management within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading engineers, IT staff, and skilled trades.
• Strong proficiency with AutoDESK products (AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical or Inventor) and control system software platforms.
• Deep understanding of industrial automation, VFDs, PLC systems, civil foundations, and mechanical/electrical equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Compliance: Promote a zero-injury safety culture and develop robust technical safety procedures including LOTO and Safe Cell Entry.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and allocate resources for engineering and maintenance teams across disciplines.
• Project Management & Capital Execution: Develop SOWs, manage quotes and contractors for large capital projects and plant modifications.
• Engineering & Equipment Commissioning: Read and modify detailed drawings, supervise equipment installations, and drive system integration and commissioning.
• Production & Controls Support: Troubleshoot and optimize industrial equipment and automated control systems across plant operations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Industrial automation knowledge

Control systems knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

Job description

The Engineering Manager leads the facility's engineering, maintenance, and project management initiatives. This role manages capital projects from inception to completion, and ensures the highest standards of workplace safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, automation and controls knowledge, and hands‑on experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Promote Safety Culture: Maintain, practice, and enforce a zero-injury workplace safety environment across all technical teams.
• Procedure Development: Partner with the Safety Department to review, revise, and develop robust technical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Cell Entry.
• Document Control: Review, update, and formally approve "controlled" technical documentation on an annual basis.
• VPP Support: Assist and support OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) initiatives to maintain site excellence.

Team Management

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Advise, supervise, and mentor a diverse technical staff spanning various engineering disciplines, IT personnel, Mechanical Technicians, and Electrical Technicians.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate daily activities, technical troubleshooting, and professional development for engineering and maintenance teams.

Project Management & Capital Execution

• Scope Development: Author comprehensive Scope of Work (SOW) documents detailing required tasks, schedules, timelines, drawings, and costing spreadsheets.
• Vendor & Quote Management: Create highly clear Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil SOW documents that enable external contractors to submit accurate project quotes.
• Contractor Oversight: Oversee, manage, and audit external contractors anytime work is performed in the facility, covering both large capital projects and general plant modifications.

Engineering & Equipment Commissioning

• Design & Drafting: Utilize AutoCAD products (Mechanical, Electrical, or Inventor) to read, modify, and develop detailed engineering drawings.
• Equipment Installation: Supervise complex equipment installations by applying civil, mechanical/millwright, and electrical requirements.
• System Integration: Direct the integration, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and advanced automated systems.

Production & Controls Support

• Automation Engineering: Support production and technical staff by troubleshooting and optimizing industrial equipment and advanced automated control systems.
• Controls Proficiency: Manage and maintain plant technologies, including:
• Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix Safety Processors & Controls).
• Variable Frequency Drives (over 150 VFDs ranging from 3HP to 200HP, including PowerFlex and SEW).
• Beckhoff PC and PLC based control systems. (TransCAT software)
• Siemens PCS-7 Control Systems
• WinCC and Rockwell Factory Talk / Server based HMI deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in an engineering project management role within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing engineers, IT staff, and skilled mechanical/electrical trades.
• Software Skills: Highly proficient in AutoDESK products (AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical or Inventor). Control System software platforms.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of industrial automation, VFDs, PLC systems, civil foundations, and mechanical/electrical equipment integration.

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