The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Executes strategic objectives of engineering function to ensure operational reliability consistent with the needs of the broader organization and to ensure the maximum availability and longevity of assets

• Supports and/or conducts equipment feasibility studies for recommendations for investment; contributes to development of capital expenditure plan

• Designs and manages capital projects to enhance efficiencies, improve performance, and meet growth plans, including defining the scope of work, budget, schedule and responsibilities

• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to implement capital investment projects to drive operational excellence

• Supports key stakeholders on project design and management, supplier selection, new equipment acquisition and installation, materials acquisition, and process changes

• Assures all tasks are performed in a safe manner, and comply with all company, local, state, and federal requirements

• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of industry developments, trends and experiences related to manufacturing of products or product components

• Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for designing, building and managing the manufacture of new products

• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for the design of new products and the enhancement of existing products; ability to apply the methodology in diverse scenarios

• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for manufacturing new or enhancing existing products

• Knowledge and associated ability to apply technical, scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention

• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office environment with frequent time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting

• Frequent travel required

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.