Engineering Manager

Zentis North America LLC

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or similar sectors.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineering teams.
  • Proven success in managing capital projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong project management skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience in driving operational improvements and solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Engineering team to ensure technical excellence and production best practices.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Set project priorities and allocate resources effectively to meet business goals.
  • Coordinate with various departments including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for safety, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Enhance engineering standards and best practices site-wide.

Benefits

  • Medical (PPO and HSA plans), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401k employer contribution.
  • Generous paid Vacation/ Sick Time & Holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • And much more!
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

Training & Leadership
  • Lead Engineering team members in technical excellence and production best practices.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, continuous improvement.


Project Management
  • Lead Engineering projects from concept to implementation.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Establish project priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT as well as with the Central Engineering team headquartered in Germany.


Engineering Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Build and strengthen engineering processes, standards, and best practices across the site.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts through data analysis, root cause problem solving, and implementation of sustainable solutions.


Production Support & Optimization
  • Support equipment upgrades, expansions, facility improvements, and new technology implementation.
  • Collaborate with Central Engineering and global stakeholders on strategic initiatives and equipment installations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.


Formal Education Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


Specific Experience and Key Knowledge Requirements:
  • 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing, industrial, food production, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.
  • Prior experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineers and technical teams.
  • Proven success managing capital projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience driving operational improvements and solving complex technical challenges


We offer a great benefits package that features:
  • Medical (PPO and HSA plans), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k employer contribution
  • Generous paid Vacation/ Sick Time & Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • And much more!


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