Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager — Project & KPI Lead

Lightera; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera is seeking a Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager to lead a cross-functional team of Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Personnel and the CI group in the Carrollton facility. You will hire, train and develop staff, set project budgets and timelines, and oversee equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, partnering with process and maintenance to test and release equipment for production, performing root cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience as an Engineering Manager.
• Master’s degree in engineering or business.
• Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Be safe – comply with all safety regulations.
• LeadProcess, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls teams to install and modify equipment for production.
• Conduct root cause analysis to reduce machine failures and improve reliability.
• Develop detailed plans for machine modifications and installations.
• Set 3–5 year equipment, staff and training plans.
• Propose capital budgets based on plant needs.
• Lead project development and communicate with stakeholders from executives to the floor.
• Define KPIs, track performance, and take action to meet goals.
• Review team work for technical accuracy and sustainability.
• Coordinate with other managers to improve plant workflow and resolve issues.

Skills

Process engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Staff development

Data-driven decision making

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lightera is seeking a Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager to lead a cross-functional team of Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Personnel and the CI group in the Carrollton facility. You will hire, train and develop staff, set project budgets and timelines, and oversee equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, partnering with process and maintenance to test and release equipment for production, performing root cause