Engineering career pathway

Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.

As part of the Engineer team, this position is ultimately responsible for reading, interpreting blueprints, drawings, schematics, or data. Installs, repairs, or resolves equipment or process issues. This position acts as a technical expert supporting manufacturing.

As part of the Engineer team, this position is ultimately responsible for troubleshooting new and existing product issues as well as identifying opportunities for process improvements. This position acts as the technical expert supporting manufacturing.

As part of the management team, the Engineering, Maintenance, and Technology Manager is ultimately responsible for the unit engineers, maintenance personnel, and plant technology and their project plans and designs, budgets, and completion.

Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services. Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties. Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits. Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members. Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation. Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers. Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations. Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management. Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing. Plan plant layouts.