ESMU Engineering Manager

ESMU Engineering Manager

Here at Spirax Sarco we offer the industry's most extensive range of products with services, coupled with practical industry application expertise. In short, we build solutions that set the benchmark for steam utilization worldwide.

Leads all scientific and build activities for the ESMU facility, an Engineered to Order and Made to Order manufacturing site producing steam system skids. This role is accountable for process and manufacturing engineering, quality, drafting, and continuous improvement resources, and serves as the primary driver of cost reduction through process and design manufacturability improvement, and quality system compliance for the site.

The Engineering Manager partners closely with the ESMU Plant Manager to grow the business by removing cost from products and processes through VAVE initiatives, Lean/CI Projects, and improved technical standards. The role collaborates with all stakeholders at our site and additionally, group, functional, and regional stakeholders including North Point Engineering and Quality Leadership, ESMU Center of Excellence, and US Sales teams, to ensure alignment with package design standards, quoting processes, and group technical governance, while optimizing ESMU operations.

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the ESMU engineering organization, including Quality, Process, and Drafting to support safe and efficient operations
• Drive cost reduction, operational excellence, and safety by design through VAVE, Lean/CI, and improved utilization of engineering and manufacturing capabilities
• Own technical governance for ESMU, including engineering standards, drawings, product and process documentation, ERP data, and compliance to OpCo and Group requirements
• Lead, develop, and coach engineering and technical staff to build capability, accountability, and a continuous improvement mentality aligned with business goals

• Leads with Purpose
• Create and support a positive working environment that aligns with our Core Values
• Plan, prioritize, and balance engineering, quality, and drafting workloads to support MTO/ETO project execution and production schedules
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support to production, quality, materials, and operations teams
• Ensure sufficient coverage across engineering, drafting, quality, and CI functions, and adjust priorities and staffing as the need arises
• Support rapid issue resolution on quality escapes, manufacturability challenges, and late or deficient engineering/drafting inputs
• Lead site-level VAVE initiatives focused on product design, materials, fabrication methods, and standardization
• Leverage Industrial Engineering and CI resources to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and reduce material, labor, and overhead costs
• Identify and drive improvements to upstream sales and commercial processes that negatively impact ESMU efficiency, working cross-functionally to improve inputs to the factory
• Analyze cost drivers and process performance data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities consistent with business objectives
• Analyze process and product designs/layouts to identify safety risks that can be mitigated through design and process improvement
• Own and maintain the site Quality Management System through direct Quality Engineering and QC resources
• Ensure compliance with ISO and ASME certification requirements, including U, UM, and R stamps, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing improvement
• Partner with functional Quality leadership and North Point stakeholders to assure compliance to bigger picture goals and governance requirements
• Maintain and improve engineering standards, drawing practices, BOM accuracy, routings, and drafting standard methodologies to reduce errors and inefficiencies
• Ensure engineering data integrity and effective use of ERP systems to support quoting, manufacturing execution, and cost control
• Build a high performing engineering team through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding technical and engineering personnel
• Support individual development plans and succession planning within the engineering organization
• Promote a culture aligned with the things we value, accountability, and ongoing improvement

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field like Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related area
• Alternatively, a Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business is also favored.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment,
• Well versed with processes for "Made to Order" and "Engineered to Order" Operations.
• Proven success as a people leader who optimally drives results through others, with a validated ability to set direction, establish priorities, and hold teams accountable for improving business performance. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams (quality, industrial engineering, drafting and CI) in a production environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong process focused mentality, with experience improving profitability through cost reduction, waste elimination, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Prior responsibility for driving margin improvement through a combination of product cost reduction and manufacturing/process improvements
• Applied Lean/CI, VAVE, and cost reduction methodologies.
• Industrial Engineering Background or other engineer related fields can be considered
• Experience owning or leading Quality Management Systems in regulated manufacturing environments

Steam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units. These OpCos are organized into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.

We are dedicated to generating balanced value for all our partners through the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and balance. Our technologies are vital in supporting critical industrial processes and equipment in diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions that underpin the production of a wide range of everyday items, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application process or while performing essential job functions, please contact us.

About Us

Steam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units. These OpCos are organized into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.

We are dedicated to generating balanced value for all our partners through the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and balance. Our technologies are vital in supporting critical industrial processes and equipment in diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions that underpin the production of a wide range of everyday items, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application process or while performing essential job functions, please contact us.