Infiltrator Water Technologies LLCEEO Statement:Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Engineering ManagerUS-KY-Winchester
Job ID: 2024-17250
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Eng & Tech Svcs
IWT Primary Manufacturing Plant
OverviewInfiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).
The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.
ResponsibilitiesNow Hiring an Engineering Manager
The Engineering Manager establishes the overall objectives and initiatives for the manufacturing engineering and automation departments. Develops ideas for new systems or process enhancements and oversees the creation and improvement of labor aiding systems to enhance safety, quality and output. This role provides engineering expertise to other departments where required. Aligns the corporate vision and strategy to the daily direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals with resource allocation, and project management.
Essential Functions
- Create a Vision that is aligned with the company’s goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. Lead the team with the vision in mind to create a world class and transformational manufacturing and automation engineering team.
- Develop innovation that revolutionize the way we do things in our manufacturing processes while involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Leading the teams towards successful completion of all projects while ensuring resource availability and allocation.
- Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
- Performing risk management to minimize project risks.
- Support entire IWT network and ensure we are prioritizing with the larger organization in mind.
Daily Tasks and Duties
- Managing the recruitment, training, and development of staff.
- Conducting performance reviews and setting objectives for team members.
- Facilitating regular team meetings to discuss project hurdles and progress.
- Ensuring all engineering practices adhere to standards and regulations.
- Collaborating with other department heads to ensure alignment of company goals, essentially bridging the gap between technical and non-technical members of the organization
Education and Certification Requirements
To qualify for a position as an Engineering Manager in the Manufacturing industry, candidates need to possess a solid educational foundation and relevant certifications.
These requirements include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field. Masters or other advanced degrees are often preferred.
- Proven experience as an engineer and in a leadership role.
- Certifications pertinent to the Manufacturing industry may be required depending on the specific focus of the organization. Project management certifications such as PMP or equivalent can be an added advantage.
This role demands a proven leader with not only technical skills but also strong organizational and communication skills. An effective Engineering Manager must be able to motivate, guide, and inspire teams to achieve top performance and meet their goals. They must also be adept in negotiating, strategic planning, and have a strong problem-solving capability.
Leadership Competencies EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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