Plant Engineer

Overview

The Plant Engineer is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant equipment and facility systems. This position leads the Maintenance Department, oversees capital and repair projects, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and strengthen overall equipment performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and a proactive approach to safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Maintenance Department to ensure high-quality, timely repairs and strong daily support for production.
• Set clear expectations for work quality, response time, and preventive maintenance execution.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities with production, engineering, and safety teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Own the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program—strengthen schedules, improve documentation, and ensure consistent execution.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead machine installations, equipment upgrades, rebuilds, and major repair projects.
• Drive initiatives that reduce downtime, extend asset life, and improve process stability.

Facility & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee building improvements, facility repairs, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage and support facility systems including HVAC, air compressors, lighting, racking, sewer, roofing, and environmental systems.
• Ensure all facility operations support safe, efficient manufacturing.

Safety & Compliance

• Partner with the Safety Team to execute plant‑wide safety improvements and risk‑reduction projects.
• Maintain OSHA-required documentation and ensure all equipment and facility operations meet regulatory and internal safety standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture across maintenance and production teams.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support across assembly, welding, stamping, robotics, pneumatics, electronics, and laser cutting operations.
• Collaborate with production leaders to resolve equipment issues and support process improvements.

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience leading maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical drawings

Preferred

• Associate degree in a technical field
• Experience with Acrobat Reader
• Experience with Kronos and/or Epicor
• Background in facility systems, maintenance leadership, or equipment reliability
• Exposure to Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies

Physical Requirements

• Mix of sedentary work and extensive walking throughout the facility
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and industrial environments

Additional Information

This is a safety‑sensitive position involving work around heavy equipment. Duties may be modified or added as business needs evolve.