Engineering Manager

Bodycote; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Bodycote is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance, installation, and upgrade of thermal processing equipment and related facilities. You will collaborate with business leaders to drive performance, assign work, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

The role requires leading large decentralized engineering teams, PFMEA and lean initiatives, and strong vendor relations. It involves extensive travel and close coordination with operations and EHS teams.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizens or permanent residents for ITAR compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in vacuum furnaces and infrastructure.
• 10+ years maintenance/installation management across multi-plant scope.
• 5+ years leading large, decentralized engineering teams.
• PFMEA, 5 Whys, 8D, fault tree problem solving experience.
• Hands-on heat treat systems maintenance preferred.
• Troubleshooting PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics knowledge.
• Understanding of plant operations and capital projects.
• Greenfield capital equipment implementation experience.
• Willing to obtain Six Sigma Black Belt; lean process experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Read blueprints and purchase orders; guidance to sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance planning with site leaders and Capital Projects.
• Support capital projects with Technical Services collaboration.
• Build supplier/contractor relationships for equipment and infra.
• Develop maintenance KPIs and track MTTR; report to leadership.
• Provide engineering oversight for heat treatment furnaces and heavy equipment.
• Create and implement maintenance training with EHS input.
• Travel up to 75% across North America facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance mgmt

PFMEA

PLC troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Blueprints reading

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD/CADD

Job description

Bodycote Offers:

Pay Range $160,000 to $190,000 based on skills/experience

401k Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for Employees and Families

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary

The Engineering Manager performs essential functions related to the purchasing, installation, and maintenance of thermal processing equipment and the associated infrastructure and facilities in which it operates. The position collaborates with business leaders across the division to drive exceptional performance and executes responsibilities at the direction of the Vice President, Operations to meet customer specifications and standards, including assigning work to other team members as needed

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Coordinate maintenance planning and equipment purchasing with local site leaders and Capital Projects leaders
• Support capital projects as directed in collaboration with the Technical Services organization
• Build strong working relationships with critical equipment and infrastructure suppliers and contractors
• Build and support a strong community of maintenance professionals across the sites, fostering collaboration, innovation, and cross-plant resource support
• Establish guidelines for site-level preventative and predictive maintenance systems and ensure critical spares and maintenance tasks are identified and supported
• Ensure maintenance activities are tracked and documented in the CMMS platform/database, including upgrades, repairs, and budgets; continuously monitor MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and deploy procedures and training to reduce repair times. Report results regularly as a KPI
• Develop safety procedures and improvements in collaboration with EHS and support the overall safety program and all applicable regulations. Assess and monitor the safety and appearance of facilities and equipment
• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for process equipment procurement and installation, including heat treatment furnaces, heavy industrial equipment, HVAC, building layout and construction, and utility connections, in conjunction with the Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams
• Recommend, create, and implement maintenance training guidelines in conjunction with the EHS group to support the development of maintenance technicians
• Interface with equipment manufacturers and vendors to maintain positive working relationships, stay current on new equipment capabilities and technology advancements, and leverage cost savings where appropriate
• Develop and communicate KPI reporting for executive review and ensure appropriate action and control
• Support capital projects in conjunction with the Capital Projects Manager and assist in developing budgets aligned with the strategic plan. This includes identifying short- and long-term engineering project needs and associated project and program funding requirements
• Supervise the preparation of regular reports on project progress and special reports addressing unique circumstances or problems, including recommendations for resolution
• Perform responsibilities in a fiscally responsible manner, including those related to the financial function of the business
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in vacuum furnaces and infrastructure required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of maintenance/installation management experience with multi-plant responsibility; demonstrated understanding and ability to apply quality, engineering and maintenance theories and best practices across the business
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading large teams of engineers that are decentralized
• Demonstrated experience in PFMEA development and deployment, problem solving (5 why, 8 D, Fault tree analysis, etc.)
• Hands on experience in maintenance of heat treat systems is preferred.
• Troubleshooting and working knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc. is required
• Demonstrated understanding of plant operations and processes is required
• Demonstrated greenfield experience bringing online capital equipment in manufacturing facilities along with implementation of major capital projects
• Must have or be willing to obtain Six Sigma Black Belt
• Demonstrated success implementing or leading world-class processes, such as lean manufacturing
• Excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating effectively with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and purchase orders and provide guidance to sites on the same. Considered the expert within the organization and capable of discussions both inside and outside of the organization
• Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Suites such as Project, Office, Excel and PowerPoint, CADD.
• Must be a self-directed individual capable of multi-purpose activities
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 75% across North America facilities

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment.
• The ability to travel up to 75% via plane and car.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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