Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer | Lead Capital Projects, Improve Reliability & Drive Continuous Improvement in Food Manufacturing

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Salary: $135,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established food and beverage manufacturer with over a century of innovation and growth. Leveraging advanced processing and packaging technologies, we produce a wide range of shelf-stable food and beverage products for leading consumer and foodservice brands. Our commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence has made us a trusted partner throughout the industry.

Why join us?

Join a stable, growing food and beverage manufacturer with a long history of innovation and industry leadership. Play a key role in driving capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work in a modern manufacturing environment that invests in advanced processing and packaging technologies.

Collaborate with a tenured leadership team committed to operational excellence and employee development.
Enjoy strong visibility within the organization and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Job Details

We're seeking a Plant Engineer to lead facility infrastructure, utility reliability, and capital improvement projects at our manufacturing site. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys driving long-term strategic initiatives, managing complex projects, and improving plant systems that support operational excellence.
You will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Leadership teams to execute projects that improve reliability, increase efficiency, and position the facility for future growth.

What You'll Do

Lead capital projects from concept development through installation, startup, and project closeout
Manage facility and infrastructure improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational performance
Drive reliability programs for critical utility systems, including:

Boilers
Compressed air systems
HVAC
Chilled water and glycol systems
Water treatment systems
Wastewater operations
Process gases and supporting utilities


Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor management plans
Coordinate plant shutdowns and major maintenance events supporting capital improvements
Partner with cross-functional teams to support facility expansions and equipment upgrades
Maintain engineering drawings, technical documentation, and long-term capital planning roadmaps
Ensure projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and equipment reliability across the facility


What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven experience managing capital projects and infrastructure upgrades
Strong understanding of industrial utility systems and facility operations
Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


Preferred Qualifications

Experience in food, beverage, dairy, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other regulated manufacturing environments
Knowledge of sanitation, process utilities, and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience working with CMMS platforms and asset management systems
Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance methodologies
PMP certification, PE license, or other engineering certifications are a plus

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