Manager, Electrical Engineering

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