Engineering Manager

Company: Cross Resource Group
Location: Burlington
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title : Engineering Manager Department : Engineering Reports To: Director of Engineering Location : Burlington, NC Company Background The company is a leading supplier of whipped dairy products in the United States. We produce, pack, and ship private label products customized to our customers’ specific needs. We are an innovative organization with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what’s possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Position Opportunity We are seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers supporting both operations and capital initiatives across our Burlington manufacturing campus. This role plays a critical part in aligning day to day technical support with long term strategic project execution in a high speed, high volume food and beverage production environment. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for supervising a multi disciplinary team, ensuring reliable plant performance, and delivering projects that enhance capacity, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience, strong technical acumen, and a collaborative mindset to help drive operational excellence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management • Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for a team of five engineers • Align engineering resources with plant priorities, balancing short term support and long term initiatives • Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Project Management and Execution • Lead capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, installation, and startup • Collaborate cross functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Facilities to ensure project success • Monitor project performance and deliver results on time and within budget Operations Support and Reliability • Oversee engineering support for equipment reliability, process troubleshooting, and system improvements • Drive technical solutions that reduce downtime, improve product quality, and enhance safety • Ensure engineering work aligns with applicable regulatory, safety, and sanitation standards Technical Oversight and Systems • Provide hands on technical leadership in areas including automation, packaging systems, utilities, and controls • Ensure team proficiency with industrial systems, including PLC based control systems and Ignition SCADA • Maintain accurate documentation and enforce engineering standards across the facility Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field • Minimum 2 years of direct experience managing engineers in a manufacturing setting • Demonstrated success leading capital projects and cross functional initiatives • Strong working knowledge of industrial automation, equipment design, utilities, and manufacturing systems • Proficiency in troubleshooting and supporting PLC controls and related systems • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience in food and beverage, CPG, or other regulated manufacturing environments • Familiarity with Ignition SCADA, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and CMMS tools • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma principles • Understanding of OEE, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies Travel Requirements Minimal travel is required between facilities for training sessions, cross site support, or company meetings. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Physical Requirements • Standing, walking, sitting • Use of hands and fingers; reaching with hands and arms • Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl • Ability to talk and hear clearly • Visual requirements include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Equal Employment Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, national origin, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Employment Eligibility The company participates in the federal E Verify program. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Form I 9 verification and authorization to work in the United States.

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