Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

A well-established manufacturer in the Wilmington, Delaware area is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead facility-wide engineering, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This key leadership role focuses on optimizing plant infrastructure, maintaining high-precision production machinery, and managing capital investment projects to support ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee facility equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and utility systems to ensure maximum operational uptime.

• Lead capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from initial design through vendor selection, installation, and final commissioning.

• Work closely with production and quality teams to implement continuous improvement, Lean methodologies, and root-cause problem solving.

• Maintain plant machinery, tooling, and utility infrastructure to strict quality, safety, and operational standards.

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, continuous processing, and auxiliary equipment while managing external contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Background in plant engineering, facilities management, or process engineering within a high-precision manufacturing plant.

• Solid technical knowledge across plastics experience, including injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, or extrusion.

• Hands-on track record managing capital projects, plant utility systems (chillers, air compressors, hydraulics), and automated production systems.

• Strong background in continuous improvement, structured troubleshooting, and industrial safety compliance.

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