Engineering Manager Electrical and Automation - Gary, United States - SMS Group

Description

Summary

The General Manager in the E&A group provides strategic planning and manages the overall execution of automation projects. This focuses on the modernization and new installation

of Electric Arc Furnaces, Ladle Metallurgical Furnaces, Vacuum Tank Degassers, Continuous Casters, Hot and Cold Rolling Mills, Metallurgy and Process Line equipment.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities,

and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

What You'll Do

• Assists with allocation, budgeting, resource planning, and scheduling
• Oversees daily business operations including staff hiring and department allocations.
• Provides recommendations and technical support on electrical engineering reviews, strategic plans, and projects.
• Create and manage project and department budgets
• Evaluate performance and productivity on a project and department level
• Train low-level managers and staff
• Develop and implement growth strategies.
• Shape the department work environment through performance standards, business concepts and personnel values.
• Maintain and manage client relationships and expectations
  
  

What Youll Need

• Bachelors degree and 10+ years of experience as a manager in the e/project manager with control system projects
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and be able to provide management oversight
• Supervision and coordination of engineers, designers, technicians, and 3rd party suppliers and contractor
• Control system automation and manufacturing instrument experience and familiarity with the various hardware/software products and services employed for automation control
  
  

system projects

• Extensive knowledge of automation technology
• Be willing to travel to support project and proposal meetings with customers
• Strong aptitude to communicate and exercise effective interpersonal skills is necessary
• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with
  
  

challenges

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous

casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.