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Kele, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Manager of Engineering

Concord, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Kele, Inc. is a system integrator delivering integrated systems and engineered solutions to the process control industry. The Engineering Manager will lead the controls engineering function, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery across multiple programs while building a high-performing engineering team.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the functional leader responsible for the supervision, professional development, and technical qualification of the engineering staff

Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and customer requirements while fostering innovation and continuous improvement

Serve as a technical lead within the organization, solving complex technical issues, participating in design reviews, and representing the team in interactions with partners and customers

Establish and maintain engineering systems and processes that ensure alignment with industry standards and facilitate future growth of the engineering organization

Collaborate closely with project managers and other functional leaders (e.g., sales, field services) to allocate resources effectively, balance workloads, and resolve competing priorities

Support the Kele sales function, participating in customer interactions, conducting site walkdowns, and providing input to estimates for systems, solutions, and services

Qualification

Control system designControl system programmingBurner management standardsElectrical design standardsProcess control experienceLeadership skillsTechnical communicationTeam buildingPerformance reviewsProfessional developmentMathematical skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience

Minimum 2 years in engineering leadership capacity

Substantial experience in the process control industry, ideally combustion applications

Demonstrated proficiency in control system design and development, including: Translation of PFDs and P&IDs into control systems requirements, Development of architecture, panel layouts, network topology, and I/O allocation, Selection and specification of instrumentation and final control elements, Support of custom panel design and build, including UL508A documentation, Design of boiler and burner flame safety and combustion control systems, Familiarity with fuel train, gas detection, heat trace, and industrial wireless systems

Proven competence in control system programming, including: Development of PLC, safety, and logic applications for BMS and combustion control, Configuration of SCADA and HMI applications, Creation of control narratives, I/O lists, alarm philosophy, and interlock logic, Execution of single-point jackshaft, parallel, and fully metered cross-limited schemes, Commissioning of systems (e.g., I/O checkout, loop tuning, FAT/SAT, startup, training)

Strong knowledge of burner management and combustion standards: NFPA 85, 86, and 87

Expertise in electrical design standards (e.g., NEC, UL508A) in panel and field wiring applications

Understanding of functional safety concepts consistent with ISA 84 or IEC 61511

Familiarity with oxygen trim, cross-limited metering, and air-fuel ratio tuning

Proficient in reading and producing P&IDs, electrical schematics, and network diagrams

Competence in selection and sizing of instrumentation and control valves/dampers

Hands-on PLC experience (AB CompactLogix /ControlLogix, Honeywell HC900 /ControlEdge)

Hands-on HMI and SCADA experience (Iconics, Ignition, Red Lion Crimson)

Exposure to gas detection, heat trace, and industrial wireless systems

Experience with documentation management including revision control

Excellent leadership and people management skills

Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop engineering talent

Strong technical communication skills, ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences

Experience conducting performance reviews and creating professional development plans

Capability to develop and deploy systems and processes for engineering execution

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Lengthy amounts of time standing, walking, bending, and using balance

Transporting of items such as a laptop computer; driving an automobile, etc

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred

Associate's degree in related technical field with significant work experience is acceptable

Company

Kele, Inc.

As a leading stocking distributor of building and industrial automation solutions, Kele is built to simplify your supply chain and make life on the job easier.

Founded in 1983

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees