Job Title: Manager, Electrical Engineering

Location: Charleston, SC, on site (candidates must have USA work authorization without sponsorship)

Company Overview:
A leading North American manufacturer in its niche is seeking a Manager, Electrical Engineering to join its Charleston, SC facility. This position plays a key leadership role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence by developing talent, enhancing reliability, and optimizing engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a plant culture that prioritizes workplace safety and environmental compliance (OSHA).

• Lead, mentor, and develop Electrical Automation Technicians with a focus on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), reliability engineering, and technical troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with the Electrical Planner/Scheduler to:

  • Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) schedules.

  • Ensure maintenance activities are performed on schedule.

  • Plan electrical support for planned plant outages.

• Manage departmental budgets and control costs within established parameters.

• Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards and industry best practices.

• Act as primary liaison with OEMs and third-party engineering partners.

• Provide technical leadership in the development of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), and critical spare part identification for new equipment.

• Oversee AutoCAD and electrical documentation accuracy.

• Drive project execution using project management methodologies and TPM principles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in engineering or maintenance.

• Proven experience with:

  • Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms.

  • HMI/SCADA systems, including Wonderware or similar.

  • SQL programming and data analysis systems.

  • AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent).

• Experience with greenfield projects is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of TPM principles and project management methodologies.

• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture, continuous improvement, and team development.

Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer