Engineering Manager - CAPEX & Automation Lead

AAK AB

Newark, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 186,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs

Job summary

AAK Newark in Newark, NJ, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead CAPEX projects and ensure reliable utilities, facilities, and automation. You will manage a cross-functional team to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable operations aligned with business goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 10+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, with experience in GMP/OSHA/ISO and CMMS/SCADA/PLC/DCS. PMP or related certification is a plus.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated environments
  • Experience leading CAPEX projects from budgeting to handover
  • Proficiency with CMMS, SCADA, and PLC/DCS systems
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of GMP/OSHA/ISO and EHS requirements

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end CAPEX program from concept to handover
  • Oversee operation/maintenance of site utilities systems
  • Develop and implement automation controls across the site
  • Ensure facilities meet safety/regulatory standards
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and codes
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain
  • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions
  • Identify and manage engineering risks
  • Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives

Skills

Leadership
CAPEX budgeting
Automation technologies
Asset reliability
Cross-functional leadership
Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

CMMS
SCADA
PLC/DCS

Job description

AAK Newark in Newark, NJ, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead CAPEX projects and ensure reliable utilities, facilities, and automation. You will manage a cross-functional team to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable operations aligned with business goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 10+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, with experience in GMP/OSHA/ISO and CMMS/SCADA/PLC/DCS. PMP or related certification is a plus.

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