About this role
Job title: Regional Engineering Manager
About the Role This Regional Engineering Manager role oversees the delivery of consistent operational processes and results for 10–15 sites across the US, providing engineering expertise and leadership to site-based engineers. You will drive the sector engineering and innovation strategy, manage stage-gate processes for CI and innovation projects, and develop roadmaps aligned to the business goals.
What You'll Do
- Oversee and manage delivery of consistent operational processes and results for 10-15 sites across the US. Provide engineering expertise and leadership to site-based engineers. Lead scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training.
- Lead and develop the Field Engineering team; manage external vendors and contractors as required to meet project and capacity needs.
- Develop, maintain, and execute the CI roadmap aligned with sector strategy; govern the stage-gate process from opportunity identification through delivery/stabilization.
- Direct and perform project management and engineering functions (scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, etc.).
- Design and install safe mechanical and automated systems and processes.
- Stay abreast of technology enhancements in the industry; provide leadership as an expert in the field; management of Project Engineers/Senior Project Engineers/Engineering Technicians.
What We're Looking For
- Analytical mindset and ability to design complex and innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations
- Experience leading and developing engineering staff across multiple sites and regions
- Strong project management skills: scope, design, budgeting, scheduling, purchasing, cost control, implementation, system integration, documentation, start-up, and training
- Ability to work with stakeholders across the business to implement best solutions for customers
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50-75% per year (regional scope across the US)
- Knowledge of safe mechanical and automated systems and processes; familiarity with CI and continuous improvement concepts
- Self-motivation, strategic thinking, and the ability to progress sector engineering and innovation strategy
Nice to Have
- Experience with stage-gate processes for CI/innovation projects and developing roadmaps
- Proven expert status within the field and ability to influence across BU