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Assistant Plant Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Denison, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Failure Analysis, Food Safety, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, System Operations, Systems Reliability, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Training Program, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Denison, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Assistant Plant Engineer 

Location:

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus Eligibility 
Pay: $110-125k 

Job Summary:
  • This role is responsible for leading engineering and maintenance operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment. The position ensures reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across capital projects, maintenance systems, and plant operations while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This individual will partner closely with plant leadership to drive operational excellence, minimize downtime, and optimize overall equipment performance.

Job Duties:
  • Engineering Project Leadership
    Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, including development, planning, and execution following approval. Ensure all initiatives are delivered on schedule, within budget, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Collaborate with engineering and plant leadership to align project execution with safety, food safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
  • Maintenance Systems & Reliability Improvement
    Lead the development and execution of advanced maintenance strategies aligned with high-performing manufacturing practices, including Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Optimize maintenance scheduling and resource allocation to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and enhance overall plant efficiency and capacity.
  • Team Leadership & Safety Excellence
    Direct and support the maintenance team through clear delegation of responsibilities, performance management, and policy enforcement. Serve as a key safety leader by implementing training programs, reinforcing safety procedures, and continuously improving the safety culture across the facility to ensure a compliant and secure work environment.
  • Operational Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
    Act as a primary technical resource for production and maintenance teams, providing rapid response to equipment issues and driving root cause analysis for recurring failures. Develop and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve system reliability and reduce operational disruptions.
  • Performance Metrics & KPI Management
    Partner with plant engineering leadership to develop, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including equipment reliability, supplier performance, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Use data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities and support long-term operational strategy.
  • People Development & Leadership
    Foster a high-performance team culture through coaching, mentoring, and professional development. Promote engagement, accountability, and continuous learning to strengthen team capability and drive consistent operational success.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Minimum 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role with responsibility for team development
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, including CMMS, work order management, and reliability programs
  • Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical/electrical systems, and industrial troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance management systems
  • Strong understanding of TPM, predictive/preventive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance principles
  • Ability to analyze and interpret operational data and performance metrics
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including occasional extended hours or weekends


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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