Sustaining Engineering Leader – Product Lifecycle

Current Lighting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Current Lighting in Greenville, SC, USA, is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for product maintenance, EC management, and warranty support. You will partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations while driving cost, quality, and operational objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching, prioritization, and timely closure of engineering activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in product development, sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Experience supporting global engineering teams.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with UL 1598 or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Direct experience with lighting or other electro-mechanical products is highly preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of DC circuits (Ohm's law).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustaining engineers, engineering coordinators, and project resources.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and monitor project execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage engineering support for existing product portfolios.
• Lead resolution of product quality, reliability, warranty, and field performance issues.
• Support manufacturing facilities with technical expertise and problem-solving.
• Coordinate corrective actions and design improvements as required.
• Oversee the Engineering Change (EC) process for sustaining and product development activities.
• Ensure changes are properly evaluated, documented, communicated, and implemented.
• Drive timely closure of engineering and product maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Global collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

PMP certification or PM experience (preferred)

Job description

Current Lighting in Greenville, SC, USA, is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for product maintenance, EC management, and warranty support. You will partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations while driving cost, quality, and operational objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching, prioritization, and timely closure of engineering activities.