Senior Technical Engineering Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Hot Springs, AR seeks a Senior Technical Engineering Manager to lead engineering and capital investment initiatives at our manufacturing facility. You will drive strategic projects, partner with operations, and promote safety, reliability, and efficiency across plant operations.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering and capital project delivery, with responsibilities spanning governance, documentation, and training to ensure long-term

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• 8+ years of capital project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs capital projects through full lifecycle within scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Establishes engineering standards for safe, reliable, and maintainable systems.
• Partners with operations to identify and implement efficiency, safety, and reliability improvements.
• Leads design reviews, maintainability assessments, and commissioning activities.
• Drives safety culture and continuous improvement across engineering and projects.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital project mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Master's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technical Engineering Manager at our Manufacturing Facility in Hot Springs, AR.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership for engineering and capital investment initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, operational sustainability, and long-term business growth. Leads the planning, prioritization, and execution of complex capital projects while ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective project delivery. Partners with operations and cross-functional stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities, improve engineering standards, and strengthen manufacturing capabilities. Exercises significant independent judgment in capital planning, project execution, and engineering strategy with broad influence across manufacturing operations.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Engineering & Capital Strategy

• Develops and executes the engineering and capital investment strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term manufacturing sustainability.
• Partners with operations leadership to identify infrastructure, equipment, and process improvement opportunities that address capacity, reliability, safety, and obsolescence.
• Prioritizes capital initiatives to maximize business value while aligning investments with strategic objectives.

Capital Project Management

• Directs multiple capital projects through the complete project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Strengthens capital planning and approval processes by implementing disciplined project governance, resource planning, and execution practices.
• Monitors project performance, expenditures, forecasts, risks, and milestones while communicating project status to senior leadership.
• Ensures engineering deliverables, documentation, and project closeout packages support long-term equipment reliability and maintainability.

Engineering Excellence

• Establishes engineering standards that promote safe, reliable, and maintainable manufacturing systems.
• Reviews and approves engineering documentation and design recommendations to ensure compliance with engineering principles and business requirements.
• Leads design reviews, maintainability assessments, equipment acceptance activities, and commissioning efforts to achieve successful project implementation.
• Ensures effective transition of completed projects through comprehensive documentation, training, and operational readiness.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Champions a culture of safety by integrating safety principles throughout engineering design, contractor management, and project execution.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, process capability, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Identifies engineering risks and implements mitigation strategies that improve asset reliability and business continuity.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Provides leadership and direction to Automation Engineers and other project engineering resources supporting strategic initiatives.
• Builds organizational capability through coaching, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and business leaders to align engineering priorities with enterprise objectives.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• 8+ years of progressive capital project management experience.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience supporting flat rolled metal manufacturing processes, including casting, melting, annealing, or cold rolling operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience leading complex engineering and capital improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and industrial project execution.
• Strong strategic planning and capital portfolio management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Strong financial and analytical skills related to capital planning and project performance.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Competencies

• Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future business needs and develops engineering strategies that position the organization for long-term success.
• Drives Results – Delivers complex capital projects that achieve operational, financial, and business objectives.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely, well-informed decisions that balance technical, operational, and financial considerations.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared engineering and operational goals.
• Develops Talent – Builds organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering professionals.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Establishes disciplined engineering and project management practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and execution.

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $127,700.00 - USD $185,150.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 18% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.