Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager

Wieland

$120K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 7-10 years of managerial experience
  • Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance using reliability tools like FMEA and RCM
  • Strong communication and conflict management skills with experience in diverse environments
  • Proven track record as both a strategic and tactical leader; adept at large budget management
  • Project management experience related to engineering and maintenance reliability
  • CMRP certification is a plus
  • Experience with CMMS; SAP knowledge is a bonus
  • Familiarity with union environments and change initiatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Asset Management and Reliability Strategies with department leads
  • Define and implement standard work for maintenance functions
  • Assess current technical skills of team members and develop training programs
  • Create training pathways for non-incumbent maintenance roles
  • Manage the East Alton Maintenance apprenticeship programs
  • Develop a roadmap for engineers to obtain CMRP certification
  • Coach and mentor staff to foster a culture of success
  • Design a skills matrix in collaboration with HR to enhance training and succession planning
  • Identify and apply lean methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits starting from Day 1, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Paid vacations and holidays for work/life balance
  • Limitless growth opportunities within a large global company
  • Participation in wellness programs that offer health incentives
  • Commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Wieland is hiring an Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager. The Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager will be responsible for leading the improvement of the people and processes in the Engineering and Maintenance Departments in East Alton to advance the execution of the department's mission of championing a reliability culture. Enable our safe, skilled, and engaged workforce to utilize data-driven systems, maintenance technology, and continuous improvement methods, to work as a strategic and tactical partner within Wieland Rolled Products North America. This role is located in East Alton, IL and will be fully on-site.

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annually

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with Site Engineering and Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Managers, and Engineering Managers to develop and deploy Asset Management and Reliability Strategies within the East Alton complex.
  • Work to define and implement standard work within the maintenance function.
  • Understand the current technical skill level of incumbent maintenance and engineering employees, identify gaps to desired state, and develop training opportunities to close the gap.
  • Utilize standards and technical skill requirements to develop training program as a path toward non-incumbent employees joining the maintenance team.
  • This role will have the responsibility of program manager for East Alton Maintenance apprenticeship programs.
  • This role will also have responsibility to develop a road map for East Alton engineers to develop the skills to be a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Coach and mentor team to build and maintain the right skills and habits to sustain success
  • Develop and implement a skills matrix with human resources that will drive a training and succession plan.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operating efficiencies through utilization of lean methodologies.

Engineering and Maintenance Development Manager Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7-10 years managerial experience
  • Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance practices using reliability tools such as Pareto analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
  • Ability to communicate and make decisions, adapt to cultural change, and work within a diverse environment. Requires skills to manage conflict, coach, and mentor.
  • Experience as a "strategic" leader as well as a "tactical" leader. Proven ability to develop and manage large budgets.
  • Engineering, Maintenance Reliability project management experience
  • CMRP certification a plus.
  • CMMS experience required. SAP experience a plus.
  • Experience in a union environment implementing change initiatives considered a plus.
Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

  • Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
  • Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
  • Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
  • Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
  • Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
  • Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

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