Plant Engineering Manager
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $108k – $140k (base) and Eligible for bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, retirement and savings plans, and a generous time-off program including vacation, holidays, personal leave, paid parental leave, and medical leave.
The Plant Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and reliability. This role leads engineering and maintenance functions, manages capital and process improvement projects, develops project budgets, and partners closely with cross-functional teams to support plant objectives and long-term operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Propose, manage, and track project budgets, including capital projects
Plan and execute project strategies to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Research, develop, and implement new designs, processes, and equipment improvements
Lead, manage, and develop the Maintenance and Engineering teams
Partner with leadership and cross-functional departments to support operational and strategic initiatives
Provide clear direction, training, and technical guidance to team members as needed
Ensure projects align with manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality standards
Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle proprietary and sensitive information
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
Bachelor’s degree or higher OR a minimum of four (4) years of engineering-related work experience
At least three (3) years of experience working in an engineering function
Formal training and/or a minimum of one (1) year of experience applying continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Transactional Lean, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
At least one (1) year of leadership experience supervising or leading teams
Experience using timekeeping systems
Three (3) or more years of experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Three (3) or more years of experience in strategic planning and execution of capital projects
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com