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Sterling Engineering · 1 week ago

Senior Manager of Engineering

New Britain, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to oversee all aspects of engineering and maintenance within their plant in New Britain, CT. This role involves leading a team to ensure optimal equipment performance and facility integrity while developing long-term engineering plans and addressing daily maintenance needs.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Herman Davis

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and maintenance teams to foster a high-performing, safety-first culture

Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life

Oversee utilities, electrical distribution, instrumentation, and all production equipment

Partner with senior leadership to prioritize and manage capital projects, ensuring delivery on-time and within budget

Analyze and recommend equipment replacements considering cost, performance, and lifecycle

Establish and track KPIs to measure plant reliability, performance, and maintenance efficiency

Drive continuous improvement and technology adoption to enhance operations

Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate bids for services and equipment

Support food safety, quality, and GMP standards through all engineering and maintenance efforts

Own department budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control

Qualification

Engineering degreeEngineering managementCapital project executionPLC systemsCMMS expertiseContinuous ImprovementBudget managementLean ManufacturingEnvironmental compliancePlant safety standardsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent technical training/experience

8+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment

1+ year of experience in a management or supervisory capacity

Experience with capital project execution, budget management, and PLC systems

Familiarity with environmental compliance and plant safety standards

Strong leadership with ability to develop and empower cross-functional teams

Expertise in CMMS, work order systems, and spare parts management

Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, and process production systems

Experience applying Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing principles

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K Match

Company

Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.

Founded in 1969

Westchester, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

http://sterling-engineering.com

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