Engineering Sr Manager

Engineering Sr. Manager

technical and machine troubleshooting support, for 14 paper machines at 8 locations across the US and Canada.   They will also be responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems. The candidate must have expert knowledge in developing all facets of engineering, capital requests, procuring equipment and services, leading installation of new equipment, managing vendors and contractors, and paper mill process trouble shooting.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

 

• Lead and manage engineers and contractors.  Develop capital requests, RFP’s, bids, and recommend vendors. Hire vendors.  Manage construction and quality control of new projects.
• Demonstrates organizational agility by being able to find solutions through teamwork.
• Utilizes strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrates professional presence.
• Develop and maintain accurate and complete spending forecasts
• Demonstrates ability to quickly build positive relationships at each mill
• Complete projects safely, on-time, and on-budget
• Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures.
• Hire, train, and mentor engineers and supporting staff.
• Write performance reviews and solve internal issues.
• Discuss and lay out project specifications.
• Make detailed plans to accomplish goals.
• Review, approve, or modify product designs.
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts.
• Approve expenditures.
• Review and recommend contracts.
• Develop cost estimates.
• Draft proposals and reports for upper management.
• Improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop overall concepts for new and existing equipment.
• Check technical accuracy of work.
• Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinate activities of unit with other units or organizations.
• Confer with higher levels of management.
• Ensure that equipment files and database are maintained properly.
• Understand equipment operation and function as required to determine preventive and predictive maintenance needs
• Work with peers to achieve goals.
• Provide input to the 5 year capital and infrastructure program.
• Demonstrate communication and listening skills with proven ability to communicate internally and externally with all levels of the organization.
• Assist operations engineers and operators in troubleshooting mechanical equipment problems.
• Up to 50% travel.
• Design and troubleshoot process systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.