Senior Engineering Manager

SP Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment in Charlotte, NC.

You will report to the Vice President of Operations and drive plant reliability, efficiency, and capital project delivery. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of engineering and manufacturing leadership within fast-paced industrial settings, with a proven track record in improving equipment reliability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering and manufacturing experience in a 24/7 industrial environment.
• Experience leading engineering, maintenance, or reliability teams.
• Strong project management experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing improvements.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems including boilers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC and pollution control equipment.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments (web converting, paper/pulp converting, packaging) preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance functions in a 24/7 operation.
• Manage and develop engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams, including managers and engineers.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Gemba walks, 5S, Kaizen, operational excellence).
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs with KPI tracking.
• Lead capital investment projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and expansions.
• Ensure smooth transition of projects from installation to full production.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and applicable standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and capital expenditures.
• Support technical training and development for engineering and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CMMS

Job description

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance operations within a high-volume 24/7 manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role is responsible for driving plant reliability, operational efficiency, capital project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and facility operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in engineering and maintenance management within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing setting, along with a proven track record of improving equipment reliability, supporting plant operations, and leading cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance functions in a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Manage and develop engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams, including direct leadership of managers and engineers
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Gemba walks, 5S, Kaizen, and operational excellence programs
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs while tracking key performance metrics
• Lead capital investment projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and expansion initiatives
• Ensure smooth transition of projects from installation and commissioning into full production operations
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and all applicable regulatory standards
• Manage departmental budgets and capital expenditures
• Support technical training and professional development programs for engineering and maintenance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of engineering and manufacturing experience within a 24/7 industrial environment
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, or reliability teams
• Strong project management experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing improvements
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS platforms required
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems including:
• Boilers
• Compressors
• Cooling Towers
• HVAC Systems
• Pollution Control Equipment
• Experience in web converting, paper/pulp converting, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing environments preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience preferred