Technical Engineering Manager
$98,400–$98,400 year
On-siteJacksonville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical teams supporting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance to sustain reliable production operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and apply root cause analysis to address recurring equipment issues. Manage technical and capital budgets, plan development projects, and partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to strengthen operational performance. Champion safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance across all activities. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations and 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Flexible schedule and occasional travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations
- 6+ years of professional and process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
- leadership experience managing technical or maintenance teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and build individual and team capability
- Strong project management, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, reliability engineering, and structured problem solving
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and evaluate capital investments
- Ability to evaluate equipment and technology investments based on manufacturing capability, reliability, quality, and business performance
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in a results-driven manufacturing environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed and travel occasionally
Desired Qualifications
- You listen, learn, and evolve
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You put safety first, always
- You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
- You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences
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