Senior Technical Engineering Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technical Engineering Manager at our Manufacturing Facility in Hot Springs, AR.
Responsibilities
The Senior Technical Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership for engineering and capital investment initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, operational sustainability, and long-term business growth. Leads the planning, prioritization, and execution of complex capital projects while ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective project delivery. Partners with operations and cross-functional stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities, improve engineering standards, and strengthen manufacturing capabilities. Exercises significant independent judgment in capital planning, project execution, and engineering strategy with broad influence across manufacturing operations.
You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
Engineering & Capital Strategy
- Develops and executes the engineering and capital investment strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term manufacturing sustainability.
- Partners with operations leadership to identify infrastructure, equipment, and process improvement opportunities that address capacity, reliability, safety, and obsolescence.
- Prioritizes capital initiatives to maximize business value while aligning investments with strategic objectives.
Capital Project Management
- Directs multiple capital projects through the complete project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Strengthens capital planning and approval processes by implementing disciplined project governance, resource planning, and execution practices.
- Monitors project performance, expenditures, forecasts, risks, and milestones while communicating project status to senior leadership.
- Ensures engineering deliverables, documentation, and project closeout packages support long-term equipment reliability and maintainability.
Engineering Excellence
- Establishes engineering standards that promote safe, reliable, and maintainable manufacturing systems.
- Reviews and approves engineering documentation and design recommendations to ensure compliance with engineering principles and business requirements.
- Leads design reviews, maintainability assessments, equipment acceptance activities, and commissioning efforts to achieve successful project implementation.
- Ensures effective transition of completed projects through comprehensive documentation, training, and operational readiness.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Champions a culture of safety by integrating safety principles throughout engineering design, contractor management, and project execution.
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, process capability, sustainability, and operational performance.
- Identifies engineering risks and implements mitigation strategies that improve asset reliability and business continuity.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Provides leadership and direction to Automation Engineers and other project engineering resources supporting strategic initiatives.
- Builds organizational capability through coaching, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
- Collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and business leaders to align engineering priorities with enterprise objectives.
You Will Love It Here If…
- You listen, learn, and evolve
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You put safety first, always
- You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
- You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
8+ years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
8+ years of progressive capital project management experience.
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience supporting flat rolled metal manufacturing processes, including casting, melting, annealing, or cold rolling operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience leading complex engineering and capital improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and industrial project execution.
- Strong strategic planning and capital portfolio management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives.
- Strong financial and analytical skills related to capital planning and project performance.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Competencies
- Strategic Mindset - Anticipates future business needs and develops engineering strategies that position the organization for long-term success.
- Drives Results - Delivers complex capital projects that achieve operational, financial, and business objectives.
- Decision Quality - Makes timely, well-informed decisions that balance technical, operational, and financial considerations.
- Collaborates - Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared engineering and operational goals.
- Develops Talent - Builds organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering professionals.
- Optimizes Work Processes - Establishes disciplined engineering and project management practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and execution.
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