Program Engineering Manager

About E Tech Group

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward‑thinking experts. We are one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CP/G Food & Beverage industries.

Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

The Program Engineering Manager is responsible for the hands‑on leadership and coordination of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team and supervises the overall execution of engineering activities for automation and control system projects for the Great Lakes business unit. This role oversees day‑to‑day engineering operations, ensuring technical accuracy, resource allocation, adherence to operational SOPs, project delivery excellence and department development to meet the strategic initiatives of the business unit.

We can’t wait to see how your expertise will contribute to our team's success!

• Lead and develop Group Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers and engineers across electrical and mechanical disciplines to promote growth within your team.
• Manage change and communication within the organization.
• Actively promote and enforce adherence to Safety, Health, and Environment rules and procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of standard work processes, design templates, and engineering best practices to drive quality and efficiency.
• Provide guidance to align engineering resources and project needs.
• Manage staff utilization; forecast and identify gaps and risks.
• Coordinate with other business units to maintain utilization and fill skill gaps.
• Foster a spirit of commitment to clients, innovation and excellence in execution.

• Oversee project engineering execution from concept through commissioning, ensuring deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and GEMs to align engineering schedules, skillsets and budgets with project goals.
• Support commissioning and field service activities, including troubleshooting, startup assistance, and client training as needed.
• Ensure engineering change management, documentation control, and version tracking are consistently applied.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings as required.
• Maintain consistent project execution as defined by the E Tech Playbook quality system.
• Conduct and coordinate technical reviews of designs, schematics, and project deliverables for accuracy and compliance.

• Support HR with recruitment activities.
• Foster a culture of engaged employees at all levels in the business.
• Promote teamwork and mentorship within the organization.
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews of direct reports.
• Maintain a regular meeting cadence with staff and staff leaders to communicate business changes, initiatives, success stories and performance metrics.

• Assist the sales and applications teams with the development of cost estimates and proposals as required.
• Work with the BU directors to ensure proper department staffing and talent levels to meet AOP goals.
• Continuously research the advancements in the hardware and software capabilities of E Tech’s partners and service providers.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

• BS Engineering degree.
• 15+ years experience in industry; 5+ years in a management role.
• Proven performance in a stressful environment.
• Ability to travel as necessary to perform onsite project work.
• Ability to work perform duties in industrial facilities with harsh environments as required.
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays to fulfill customer commitments.
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