Engineering Supervisor- North Carolina

Overview:

Egan Company is seeking experienced candidates for an Engineering Supervisor (Process and Manufacturing Controls) position based in our Raleigh, NC office. The Process & Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supervising an Engineering team within the Industrial Controls Process and Manufacturing group. This role balances leadership with direct technical execution, allocating approximately 20-40% of time to hands-on engineering and project deliverables. The majority of the work performed by the North Carolina team is executed in the Greater North Carolina area and occasionally beyond.

Responsibilities:

The basic responsibilities of the Engineering Supervisor include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead a team of Controls Engineers and support business development in the industrial process controls and manufacturing industry.

• Personally design, program, and execute industrial process control systems and control panel hardware for active projects.

• Serve as a senior technical contributor, assisting the team with complex programming, troubleshooting, and design challenges.

• Plan and direct Engineering and other team members in the design, programming, and fabrication of industrial process control systems.

• Develop tools and processes to enhance the group’s throughput and accuracy.

• Develop methods and procedures for testing products or systems.

• Coordinate and direct the activities of all Engineering team members.

• Influence sales development and directions from an Engineering and estimating standpoint.

• Review estimates, designs, logic, and graphics to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Facilitate the development and documentation of standard Engineering processes.

• Lead planning meetings to assign engineers to a project team.

• Work directly with the Project Managers on the overall scheduling, based on resource availability.

• Develop, coach, mentor, cross-train, and review direct reports to maximize team member involvement.

• Conduct annual performance reviews to include safety, communications, quality, efficiency, and accountability of team members.

• Assist in hiring new staff members.

• Ensure resources are allocated to complete Engineering to customer expectations and to schedule.

• Provide and maintain a visual schedule for all Engineering functions.

• Maintain and continually improve target engineering hours.

• Foster collaboration across product lines that promotes maximum performance and efficiency.

• Understand Engineering processes in order to establish and maintain design time benchmarks.

• Plan meetings and communicate all necessary information.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of related experience in a Controls Engineering capacity with projects related to industrial controls and/or product-line manufacturing, required.

• Four-year Engineering degree is highly preferred.

• Prior supervisory experience is highly preferred.

• Project Management and Engineering sales experience desired.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Significant controls experience focused in the following industries:

  • Food and Beverage

  • General Manufacturing

  • Motion Control

  • IT/OT Networking

• Familiarity with Google suite including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Drive.

• Knowledge of Visual Basic or JavaScript is a plus.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications:

• Previous control panel hardware design and PLC programming is required.

• Strong team-oriented demeanor and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients.

• Proven ability to manage both individual technical deliverables and team leadership responsibilities simultaneously.

• Ability to do the following:

  • Understand prints and build specifications.

  • Lead a team of 5 to 10 engineers.

  • Complete tasks with limited supervision.

  • Prepare routine administrative paperwork.

  • Detect problems and report information to appropriate team members.

  • Work openly and honestly with other group management members and the Engineering Manager.

  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Occasional Travel

Working Conditions:

• Performance of duties will be in an office setting with visits to the shop and job sites as needed.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

• Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements.

• Climbing ladders/stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are to be expected on job sites.

Benefits, Perks and Pay Beyond the Industry Standard

Egan supports team members and their families with comprehensive benefits. From robust healthcare benefits and generous paid time off, to flexible working options and career growth opportunities, Egan is committed to providing a workplace that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health and Well-being: in addition to medical, dental, vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term, or long-term disability coverage, you're offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
• Retirement Plan: we offer robust retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit sharing
• Time-Off Programs: to help you recharge you’ll enjoy a generous PTO program and paid holidays
• Professional Development: we support education or career growth by offering educational assistance and regular learning and development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave: utilize parental leave which allows for paid time off with a new child
• Rewards and Incentives: we recognize your contributions through additional rewards or compensation that may include an annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program
• Community Involvement: our “Beyond the Jobsite” program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions (benefits for union roles are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements) nor part-time and temporary roles. View more information online about Egan’s investment in benefits for you.

Hybrid: This role is eligible for our hybrid work model. To ensure a strong start, we ask for a minimum of 90 days in the office at the start to wrap your arms around the role, build essential in-person connections, and gain the organizational knowledge needed for success before transitioning to our hybrid schedule.

Strong Culture Built on Values and Keeping Promises

At Egan, you’ll be part of a team that shares a passion for redefining the industry by setting a new standard of customer care. Together, we'll promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and prioritize safety. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to providing the growth and success you're looking for, both for yourself and for the customers you serve. You’ll love being part of success shaped by the strength of our team, which is enhanced by:

• Solid history as a legacy leader in specialty contracting and system integration for over 80 years
• Private ownership and operations by employees who work in the company (not a holding company or private equity firm)
• Engaging leadership who prioritizes your safety, your development, and your impact
• A proven track record of employee retention and loyalty

From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At over 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we’re proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.

Application Instructions and Employment Practices

Egan Company will not discriminate against or harass any employee or application for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, familial status, local human rights commission activity, or status with regard to public assistance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.

Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-Verify.

Egan reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. Any resume submitted to any employee of Egan without a prior signed search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Egan.

No agency emails, calls, or solicitations will be accepted without a valid agreement.