Engineering Manager

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking an Engineering Manager at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager to prioritize efforts for continuous improvement. This role focuses on driving automation and process improvements while engaging in the daily challenges of operating a manufacturing line. The Engineering Manager will support maintenance initiatives, enhance production efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager who can support and enhance our plant’s operational performance while fostering a collaborative and safe work environment.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager to prioritize and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Continuously seek new technologies and drive automation efforts to improve the facilities performance and efficiency. Create and foster a “learning" environment within the engineering group, and on the plant floor.
• Engage in the daily challenges of operating a manufacturing line, providing technical support and problem-solving expertise.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Manage external contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements and safety protocols.
• Develop and track project budgets and timelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the plant.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel, senior management, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Electrical engineer is preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Management experience is preferred
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices and reliability engineering principles.
• Proficiency in using engineering software and project management tools.

Competencies
To be successful in this role, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Leadership – Provides direction and motivation to teams; fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; completes projects on time and within budget.
• Ethics & Integrity – Treats people with respect; upholds company values and safety standards.

Physical Requirements/Work environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment. The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan and other benefits. 

TAMKO^® Building Products LLC is one of the nation’s largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products, and waterproofing.  With 80 years in the industry, TAMKO’s success is the direct result of teamwork and enduring relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Privately owned, TAMKO is committed to producing quality products with superior product support.