Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Talis Group, Inc.

$140K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, especially in metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, CNC equipment, automation, maintenance, and facilities.
  • Proven success in leading capital projects and implementing equipment improvements.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing technical teams.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to being present on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering and Maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Manage capital projects including equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and facility upgrades.
  • Create and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Drive initiatives in manufacturing engineering to optimize processes, tooling, fixtures, automation, and equipment.
  • Collaborate with Production and Operations to address technical challenges, enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
  • Formulate long-term strategies for equipment, facility, and asset management aligned with company growth.
  • Oversee contractors, vendors, and technical service providers to ensure project success.
  • Establish a robust MRO process to maintain essential parts, tools, and supplies for efficient operations.
  • Identify and nurture technical talent, building future capabilities for the organization.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on team development and accountability.
  • Hands-on involvement in leading and mentoring teams.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Engineering | Maintenance | Capital Projects | Growing Metal Fabrication Manufacturer

Talis Group's privately owned manufacturing client is growing its metal fabrication capabilities and is looking for a hands-on technical leader to help take the operation to the next level. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or technical leader who enjoys being on the shop floor, developing teams, leading capital projects, and driving meaningful improvements in manufacturing performance.

The Manager of Technical Operations will oversee Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities, with significant opportunity to build the department, strengthen preventative maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and support the company's continued growth. Salary range: $140-$150k plus bonuses

Highlighted Duties:

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering and Maintenance teams, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Lead capital projects including equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and facility improvements.
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Drive manufacturing engineering initiatives involving process improvements, tooling, fixtures, automation, and equipment.
  • Partner with Production and Operations to solve technical challenges and improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
  • Develop long-term equipment, facility, and asset management strategies to support company growth.
  • Manage contractors, vendors, and technical service providers.
  • Develop a strong MRO process to ensure the shop has the parts, tooling, and supplies needed to operate efficiently.
  • Identify, develop, and grow technical talent while building the capabilities needed for the company's future.


Highlighted Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field required; Master's preferred.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, CNC equipment, automation, maintenance, and facilities.
  • Proven success leading capital projects and equipment improvements.
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to develop technical teams.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability and desire to spend significant time on the shop floor.


This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a visible impact, develop a team, and help shape the future capabilities of a growing manufacturing operation.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

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