First Quality · 3 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Defiance, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that has grown significantly over the years, producing high-quality personal care and household products. The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a project and site subject matter expert for electrical and power systems, leading the design and execution of large capital expansion projects while ensuring equipment reliability and efficiency.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Smith
Responsibilities
Prepares equipment/project scope documents for proposals, installations, startups, and validations
Ensures power and control engineering detail design is in accordance with FQT project needs, facilitate purchasing equipment, review electrical/control designs and applications, participate in energy efficient design, develop, and maintain project schedules
Lead and participate in commissioning activities to ensure successful start-up and provide ongoing support to maintain optimal performance post-launch
Follows written procedures and guidelines; possess good verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated individual able to complete multiple tasks in short time frames and works well with others under time pressures
Mentors and influences representatives from a variety of functional groups including engineering, maintenance, operations, across multiple site locations
Identifies machine, material and/or process improvements and implement solutions
May be exposed to high noise environments
May be exposed to dust during certain tasks
May be exposed to heights
Qualification
Required
Seven - 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
Bachelor's Degree in Technical/Engineering Field; BSEE preferred
Previous Project Management experience strongly preferred
Proficient with Microsoft products and familiarity with AutoCAD
A background with the National Electrical Code [NEC] NFPA 70 and 70E and National Electrical Safety Code
Experience with high and low voltage power distribution systems, motor control centers and general power distribution
Experience with Variable Speed Drives [VFD], motors and cabling systems including sizing cables
Experience with ABB coordinated drives line ups and Siemens MV drives a plus
Previous industrial and general plant experience including paper manufacturing or continuous processes a plus
Familiarity with DCS and PLC controls a plus
Problem solving/analytics
Communication skills with the ability to engage and drive understanding throughout all levels of the organization
Technical Leadership with ability to mentor and lead divisional level technical objectives
Basic business ownership skills enabling critical thinking, recommendations and project justifications
Industrial power distribution design, construction, and commissioning
Proven experience supporting/managing large capital projects, including budgetary responsibilities
Exceptional analytical problem solving, equipment vendor management skills, and strong computer skills
Influencing without authority
Authoring specifications and best practices
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Information Officer
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2025-10-07
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