OverviewWieland - Creating Value for Generations!Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural ValuesWieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:
Safety,
ambition,
optimism,
reliability,
ownership,
diversity, &
respect.
Wieland is hiring a
Electrical Engineering Manager. The primary focus of the Electrical Engineering Manager role is to provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight for the Electrical Engineering function to ensure the Company effectively utilizes engineering resources in support of safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for developing engineering talent, supporting capital and continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining electrical and automation engineering standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives. This role is located in
Montpelier, OH and will be fully on-site. While this role is local, occasional travel to other locations may be required.
ResponsibilitiesElectrical Engineering Manager Responsibilities:- Manage engineering team resources within the assigned discipline (Electrical Engineering).
- Establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and support employee development.
- Monitor department spending and ensure adherence to established budgets.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Assist in planning, prioritizing, and tracking engineering department projects.
- Monitor project timelines and resource utilization.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to engineering personnel.
- Support professional development and succession planning initiatives.
- Promote the application of engineering best practices and emerging technologies.
- Partner with maintenance, production, quality, safety, purchasing, finance, and operations teams to support business objectives.
- Participate in problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a technical resource for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned discipline-related issues.
- Provide recommendations regarding equipment reliability, maintainability, and performance improvements.
- Recommend training, documentation, and technical resources to improve workforce capabilities.
- Prepare specifications for electrical systems throughout the facility.
- Monitor departments' adherence to standards and specifications when making purchases.
- Identify opportunities for capital investments that improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
- Support capital planning processes and execution of approved projects.
- Evaluate the condition, performance, and lifecycle status of existing equipment and systems.
- Assess spare parts availability and supply chain risks.
- Develop and execute plans to address equipment obsolescence through upgrades, retrofits, or replacement projects.
- Champion a strong safety culture and support all safety initiatives.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Support risk assessments, safety audits, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Promote safe design principles and operational excellence.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Electrical Engineering Manager Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline required.
- Additional technical or leadership training, preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferred.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, project management, or team lead experience, preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of electrical power systems, industrial controls, PLC programming, automation systems, instrumentation, networking, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
- Experience with software and tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, RSLogix/Studio 5000, Modicon, iFIX, Visual Basic, SQL databases, and industrial communication networks preferred.
QualificationsJoining Wieland's team gives you...- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations
Wieland is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
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