Engineering Manager

CPS, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering programs at a Jacksonville plant. The role focuses on maximizing facility reliability, driving capital project execution, and managing the capital budget while supporting ISO 9001 adherence through ongoing infrastructure improvements.

The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep experience in safety-focused engineering programs to maintain plant performance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading capital projects.
• Proven ability to manage capital budgets and forecasting.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of process safety management and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Capital Project Leadership: Oversee the capital planning process and execute the capital plan to ensure all projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Financial Management: Direct the capital budget, manage cash flow forecasting for project expenditures, and oversee the formal closing of completed projects.
• Process Safety & Compliance: Manage the overall PSM contractor program and coordinate onsite contractors to ensure strict alignment with facility safety and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with plant leadership to analyze downtime metrics and champion engineering initiatives that enhance overall plant reliability and equipment performance.
• Technical Oversight: Provide high-level technical and engineering expertise to optimize unit operations and support long-term plant quality systems.

Skills

Capital project leadership

Budget management

Leadership

Safety & compliance

Continuous improvement

Technical oversight

Job description

The Engineering Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for developing, implementing, and measuring critical engineering programs to maximize facility reliability. This leadership role drives capital project execution, manages the capital budget, and oversees contractor programs while supporting the plant’s ISO 9001 quality management system through continuous infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capital Project Leadership: Oversee the capital planning process and execute the capital plan to ensure all projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Financial Management: Direct the capital budget, manage cash flow forecasting for project expenditures, and oversee the formal closing of completed projects.
• Process Safety & Compliance: Manage the overall PSM contractor program and coordinate onsite contractors to ensure strict alignment with facility safety and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with plant leadership to analyze downtime metrics and champion engineering initiatives that enhance overall plant reliability and equipment performance.
• Technical Oversight: Provide high-level technical and engineering expertise to optimize unit operations and support long-term plant quality systems.