Engineering Superintendent

DSJ Global; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking an Engineering Superintendent to lead engineering teams within a heavy manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing Hot Mill operations while driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 6 years of supervisory experience in a similar setting. This full-time role offers an annual salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment with supervisory responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead multidiscipline engineering teams and drive operational excellence.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and industrial reliability systems; union plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams supporting Hot Mill operations, including reliability excellence tools.
• Support execution of EHS plans and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver engineering process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Continuous improvement

Multidiscipline team management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available. Relocation assistance is available.*

This role is responsible for leading and overseeing planned and unplanned engineering activities within a heavy manufacturing environment, with a focus on Reliability Excellence, strategic planning, safety, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Superintendent will manage a multidiscipline team while driving a strong culture of problem‑solving, employee development, and operational excellence. This position supports Hot Mill operations, includes 24/7 on‑call responsibilities, and plays a key role in equipment health and long‑term process improvement.

As the Engineering Superintendent, you will:

• Lead engineering teams supporting Hot Mill operations, including deployment of Reliability Excellence tools and strategic maintenance planning
• Support execution of EHS plans, promote Human Performance principles, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local codes, and company standards
• Develop and mentor engineering personnel through coaching, performance management, and long‑term goal setting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, benchmark best practices, and deliver engineering process improvements across the plant
• Track and improve equipment health, KPIs, maintenance efficiencies, and material and labor cost performance
• Maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost‑improvement activities while partnering with Procurement to manage contracts and service agreements

The Engineering Superintendent should have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 6+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment with supervisory responsibility
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability to lead multidiscipline engineering teams and drive operational excellence
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and industrial reliability systems; union plant experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, track capital projects, and work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles