Sr. Regional Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering

Sioux Falls, SD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$160,000–$180,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, AutoCAD, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Operations, Business Plan, Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Economics, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering, Engineering Management, Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Expense Management, Food Production, Food Safety, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organic Food Production, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Product Safety, Production Control, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Technical Strategy, Technology Analysis, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Sioux Falls, SD

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Job Description

Title:Regional Engineering Manager - Food Manufacturing
Location:Sioux Falls, SD
Hire Type:Direct Hire
Shift :
Compensation:160K-180K
Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Programs
Career Development & Leadership Training Opportunities
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Must have Skill Set:

Bachelor's Degree inEngineering or related technical field
8+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing environments
2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project management experience
Capital project management experience
Experience managing multi-site engineering initiatives
Strong knowledge of engineering principles, project execution, and continuous improvement
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience managing capital budgets and engineering resources
Ability to travel up to 50%

Overview:

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight across multiple production facilities. This role will be responsible for leading engineering teams, managing capital projects and budgets, driving operational improvements, and ensuring engineering excellence across all assigned locations.

The Regional Engineering Manager will serve as a key partner to Operations, Maintenance, and Corporate Engineering teams to improve plant reliability, optimize manufacturing performance, and execute capital projects that support long-term business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams while influencing operational strategy, equipment innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.

Job Duties:

Engineering Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop engineering teams supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
Manage direct reports across various engineering disciplines including Reliability, Automation, Strategic, Project, and Plant Engineering.
Ensure engineering resources are effectively allocated to support operational and capital project priorities.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to engineering personnel.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Capital Projects & Strategic Planning
Manage annual capital expenditures of up to $50 million.
Develop and execute capital plans aligned with business and operational objectives.
Lead project prioritization, resource planning, and project execution activities.
Support equipment evaluations, technology assessments, master planning initiatives, and equipment selection processes.
Participate in equipment comparison testing, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Operations and Maintenance leadership to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
Evaluate manufacturing and engineering processes across multiple facilities to identify gaps and drive improvement initiatives.
Develop and implement engineering best practices and standardized processes across locations.
Drive cost savings initiatives and operational performance improvements.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical expertise and guidance related to manufacturing processes, utilities, equipment reliability, and engineering systems.
Support troubleshooting of major equipment failures, process disruptions, and plant performance issues.
Collaborate with infrastructure and utility teams to ensure effective plant utility management.
Establish engineering standards and ensure consistent application across facilities.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local engineering regulations and codes.
Maintain engineering programs, policies, and procedures that support food safety, product quality, and workplace safety.
Lead cross-functional teams in the resolution of quality, safety, and operational issues.
Support continuous improvement of quality systems, food safety programs, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience within manufacturing environments.
Minimum of 2 years of engineering leadership, people management, or project leadership experience.
Demonstrated success managing capital projects and engineering programs.
Strong understanding of engineering economics and project justification.
Experience interpreting engineering codes, standards, and technical specifications.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel approximately 50%.

Preferred:

Food manufacturing, food processing, or protein industry experience.
Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects.
Knowledge of manufacturing reliability, automation, utilities, and maintenance systems.
Experience leading engineering teams across multiple locations.
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Herman Davis
Technical Recruiter

hdavis@sterling-engineering.com
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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About the Company

Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1969

WEBSITE

http://www.sterling-engineering.com

Sr. Regional Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering

Sioux Falls, SD

About the Company

Sterling Engineering

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