Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Sealed Air Corporation; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 102,600 - 176,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation seeks a Maintenance & Engineering Manager to own facility infrastructure and capital projects for the Medical business segment. You will lead the maintenance craft team and drive high reliability in a 24/7 production environment.

The role combines deep electrical design and controls expertise with strong people leadership to upgrade aging assets and implement advanced manufacturing technologies. Relocation is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 5+ years hands-on electrical design and project engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong ownership mindset and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning within budget.
• Direct, mentor, and develop the site maintenance team with TPM focus.
• Design, troubleshoot, and integrate industrial control systems and networking for PLCs/HMI.
• Design and optimize extrusion and manufacturing equipment upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex, unprecedented challenges.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls

Industrial automation

Team leadership

CapEx execution

Education

ABET-accredited EE/ME degree

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Overview

We are seeking an innovative and results-driven Maintenance & Engineering Manager to join the Sealed Air Medical business segment. This leadership role offers the opportunity to make a significant operational impact through complete ownership of facility infrastructure, capital equipment projects, and the direct management of our skilled maintenance craft team.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise—specifically in electrical design, controls, and industrial automation—with strong people leadership to manage existing asset upgrades and implement cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The Maintenance & Engineering Manager ensures the peak reliability of machinery and facility infrastructure supporting a 24/7 production operation. Acting as the site lead for facilities engineering, you will develop, execute, and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from concept through to commission.

Primary Duties Include

• Project & Budget Management: Lead all facets of capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, equipment specification, design, procurement, installation, and startup. Coordinate seamlessly with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and develop the site maintenance team, cultivating a proactive culture centered on safety, total productive maintenance (TPM), and minimal equipment downtime.
• Process Automation & Systems Integration: Design, configure, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, networking infrastructure (including VLANs for secure PLC connections), and data aggregation software. Interface process data with core business intelligence systems (ERP/MES).
• Equipment Optimization: Design, install, and optimize manufacturing equipment, with a specific focus on extrusion systems. Proactively identify, recommend, and execute upgrades for obsolete machinery, controls, and legacy programs.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and pioneer new technologies to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Apply rigorous engineering principles to solve complex, unprecedented technical challenges where no established playbook exists.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a strong sense of ownership, excellent collaborative skills, and a proven track record of creative technical problem-solving.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design and project engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Regulatory Compliance: Comprehensive working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and the National Electrical Safety Code. (CE and UKCA compliance experience is a strong plus).
• Design Software: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, DraftSight, or SolidWorks Electrical) for interpreting, modifying, and developing complex electrical schematics.
• Controls & Power Distribution: Extensive experience programming and troubleshooting control systems (PLCs, HMIs), servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and power distribution systems (480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, 24VDC).
• Automation Software: Mastery of industrial automation platforms such as RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, and View Designer.
• Industrial Networking & Data: Strong understanding of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus) and communication protocols (OPC DA, OPC UA, MQTT, REST) for process data historians and visualization.

Preferred Attributes

• Direct experience in plastics manufacturing, packaging, or extrusion processes.
• Prior experience operating within the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare manufacturing industries.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead interdisciplinary teams.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600-$176,755

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.