Energy Job Search ยท 4 hours ago
Engineering Manager
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking an Engineering Manager who will ensure compliance with safety regulations and lead a team of engineers. The role involves overseeing plant engineering, driving process improvements, managing capital projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Ensure engineering activities comply with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies
Champion process safety initiatives and participate in audits, HAZOPs, and incident investigations
Develop and maintain documentation and standards for equipment, systems, and processes
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists
Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans for the engineering team
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence
Oversee the design and optimization of plant equipment, systems, and infrastructure
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide expert guidance to Operations and Maintenance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction
Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process deviations or equipment failures
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to optimize manufacturing performance
Manage the planning, justification, and execution of capital projects ranging from equipment upgrades to facility expansions
Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Partner with Operations to support daily production goals and resolve technical challenges
Work with Quality to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and standards
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement on equipment sourcing and vendor evaluation
Work with Maintenance to prevent electrical and mechanical obsolescence of controls and equipment
Partner with HSE to incorporate company health, safety, and environmental requirements into plant equipment and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills
Deep understanding of plant systems, manufacturing processes, and industrial equipment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of leading reliability programs, process improvement initiatives, or capital projects
Preferred
3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers, supervisors, or technical teams preferred
Proficiency in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, reliability engineering, or project management methodologies preferred
Solid understanding of OSHA, environmental regulations, and industry-specific safety standards preferred
Understanding of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing technologies
Ability to collaborate with controls engineers and maintenance on troubleshooting and upgrades
Company
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase