Manufacturing/Facilities Engineer

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of Engineered Air Movement group, TAMCO is an innovative manufacturer of high-end, superior quality dampers and air control products that serve commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.   With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, maintenance free, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on TAMCO to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Actively participate as a key member of the plant leadership team to shape operational strategy and engineering direction.

• Ability to influence and interact with matrix based structure and external stakeholders

• Lead, mentor, develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Align engagement and continuous improvement with SPX core values. (Lead, Teach, Coach)

2. Engineering & Project Management

• Direct engineering projects, ensuring they are executed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Lead capital investment projects and equipment upgrades to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Guide process optimization initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Utilize LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem solving methodologies.
• Experience in simplifying and restructuring manufacturing footprints, implementing automation that drive solutions to enhance market share and profitability.

3. Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Apply LEAN principles to reduce cycle times, standardize work, and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Engage, empower, and enable employees at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen activities.
• Identify key engineering KPI’s ensuring measurable improvements.
• Partner with leadership on long-term strategic planning and capacity expansion projects.
• Experience with component manufacturing and final product assembly business that services demanding customer base.

4. Safety & Quality

• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to all health and safety policies.
• Collaborate with safety teams to proactively identify risks and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure the highest level of product quality and services through predefined standards and specifications before released to manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and workplace safety standards.

5. Budgeting & Cost Optimization

• Develop and manage the engineering department budget.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in operations.
• Strong background in LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience in project management, capital investments, and process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with automation, production systems, and process engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams with proven experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10+ years Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and Facilities experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret KPIs and drive measurable improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.
• LEAN Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite role, in the plant, with demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with people at all levels of the organization including external customers.
• Exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Travel as required

Physical Demands

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by someone who successfully performs the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent movement around the manufacturing facility.
• Bending, stooping, and working in industrial settings.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.