Engineering Manager

americanwoodmarkcareers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance when available

Job summary

American Woodmark is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of project, manufacturing engineers, and maintenance staff at our NC site. You will drive capital projects, introduce new technology, and improve safety and efficiency in the plant.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years as an engineer in industry, 3+ years in management, and experience with Lean/Six-Sigma in regulated environments. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years as an engineer in an industrial environment.
• 3+ years in an engineering management role.
• Experience leading capital projects in an industrial setting.
• Proven project ownership and leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with regulated environments (OSHA, EPA).
• Lean and Six-Sigma knowledge and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a project engineering team to meet plant needs and execute projects.
• Lead project engineers to improve manufacturing operations, safety, cost and lead time.
• Identify opportunities, vet ideas, and lead projects from concept to implementation.
• Oversee automation, process control, and facility automation projects.
• Act as a leader and consultant for plant-level engineering and maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Lean

Six-Sigma

Communication

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelors in Engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

American Woodmark is now part of MasterBrand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America. Together, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of trusted cabinetry brands and products to homeowners, builders, dealers, and retailers.

At MasterBrand, our purpose is Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, our products have helped shape the spaces where people live, gather, and make lasting memories.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Engineering Manager will lead a team of project, manufacturing engineers, and maintenance employees in identifying and completing projects and repairs that support our manufacturing site. The engineering team's role is to also introduce new technology to the company for use in the plant.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

• 5-10 years as an engineer in an industrial environment
• 3+ years in an engineering management role
• Completion of a variety of capital projects in an industrial setting
• Demonstrated project management/leadership roles with complete project ownership
• Experience managing internal maintenance staff and external contractors on a project basis
• Previous experience with complying with regulated environments (i.e. OSHA, EPA)

• Highly energized and motivated with experience working with teams to implement change.
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean and Six-Sigma processes
• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment
• Highly-detail oriented and must be able to work independently
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong planning, time management, and prioritization skills

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain a project engineering team to meet the needs of the plant and successfully execute needed projects
• Lead and manage a team of project engineers to improve manufacturing operations to improve safety and reduce cost and lead time through capital and technology projects
• Identify project opportunities, vet ideas, and lead/participate in projects from concept to implementation and commissioning.
• Types of projects include equipment replacement/upgrade, new application of technologies, and process and equipment development
• The engineering team has ownership of projects from start to finish:
  • Engineering: user requirements, engineering specifications, test documents, RFP/RFQ, purchase agreements, acceptance criteria
  • Financial: budget development, creation of capital authorization request documents, and execution/tracking of project spending
• Projects will be for a manufacturing environment and could include: automation/robotic material movement, processing equipment, process control systems, and facility automation systems
• The Engineering Manager will often act as project manager and lead cross functional teams on high level projects that are critical to the business
• Act as a leader, influencer, and consultant for the plant-level engineering groups in the manufacturing facilities for capital projects, engineering and maintenance organizational planning, and maintenance activities and methods

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 401(k) Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance when available

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.