Area Manufacturing Manager - Electrical Engineer

$130,000 - $180,000/Yr

Packing Corp Of America - Lake Forest, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Forest, CA

10,001+ employees

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

The Area Manufacturing Manager is responsible for providing high-level manufacturing expertise and facilitating the exchange of best practices across PCA facilities. This role involves project management, equipment installation, and technical support to enhance manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in power distribution systems, and will be expected to travel up to 80% to various PCA locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations.
• Thorough understanding of 13.8KV to 120VAC power distribution systems and installation requirements.
• Ability to set-up protection devices.
• Knowledge of SKM analysis software and Microsoft Project.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise.
• Provide technical training to plant personnel on newly installed technologies.
• Develop plans, specifications and reports.
• Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years as Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Field Tech Support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.
• Excellent organization and planning skills are a requirement.
• Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local electricity providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NPFA-70E, and Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• Variable Frequency Drives: AC Drives; DC drives; Servo drives (ABB/Rockwell/Siemens)
• Process Controls: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5 families; Siemens PLC
• PLC Controls Design - Hardware and Software
• Operator Interface: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, PanelView
• Project Management Skills
• New Installations and Rebuild Projects Supporting PLC and Drive Installations
• AC/DC Motors and Drives- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
• Servos and Servo Motors- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up
• Excellent Communications Skills