Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Controls/Automation)

Accelera; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement planning assistance

Job summary

Accelera in Columbia, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Controls/Automation) to lead a diverse engineering team focused on material handling technologies. You will guide a group through design to manufacturing, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering, and experience with PLC programming and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership that builds a collaborative workplace culture.
• Deep technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Strong project management to plan, schedule, and control costs.
• Analytical thinking and practical approach to complex challenges.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach engineers to reach their full potential.
• Oversee lifecycle of engineering projects from design to manufacturing.
• Provide technical direction across electrical, mechanical, and controls domains.
• Optimize workflows to improve team output and project results.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure designs integrate into production.
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication to meet goals and client needs.
• Allocate personnel, funds, and tools to satisfy project requirements.
• Support a safe working environment in line with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Resource management

Electrical systems

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Controls/Automation)

About the Position

In this capacity, you will oversee a diverse engineering group focused on creating and deploying sophisticated material handling technologies. Your leadership is essential for driving project success by balancing quality, budget, and scheduling requirements while cultivating an environment centered on teamwork and ongoing operational refinement.

Core Duties

• Guide and coach a talented group of engineers to reach their full potential.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of engineering projects from initial design to final manufacturing.
• Offer technical direction across electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering domains.
• Optimize workflows to help improve overall team output and project results.
• Work alongside various departments to ensure engineering designs integrate smoothly into production.
• Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders to guarantee project goals and client needs are met.
• Allocate personnel, funds, and tools effectively to satisfy project requirements.
• Help maintain a safe working environment that adheres to all relevant industry regulations and internal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate leadership that builds a collaborative and high-achieving workplace culture.
• Possess deep technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Utilize strong project management abilities to plan, schedule, and control costs.
• Apply analytical thinking and a practical approach to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Drive operational excellence by utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Facilitate effective teamwork through strong communication with diverse groups.
• Maximize team productivity and ensure deadlines are hit through strategic resource management.
• Ensure all automation and material handling projects meet rigorous industry compliance standards.

Education and Background

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is mandatory, with a Master’s degree viewed as a plus.
• At least 8 years of professional engineering experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Background working within the automation, manufacturing, or material handling sectors.
• A history of successfully directing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing intricate projects.
• Practical knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing frameworks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Retirement savings program (401k)
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Retirement planning assistance
• Background in industrial and manufacturing engineering
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Knowledge of 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Experience fixing industrial automation machinery
• Proficiency in process engineering
• Skills in optimizing production lines
• Experience with PLC programming
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read and analyze electrical diagrams