Plant Engineer

Gehl Foods LLC

Lathrop, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$145,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Asepsis, Business Growth, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Drawing, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Facilities Management, Food and Beverage Industry, HVAC, Health Plan, Industrial Engineering, Investment Capital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operational Support, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Sustainability, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Trade Shows, Tuition Reimbursement, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lathrop, CA
POSTED
24 days ago

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Description

Now Hiring: Plant Engineer

Reports To: Production Manager

Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000

Why join our team?

  • Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO & holidays
  • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
  • Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
  • Referral bonus program
  • Perks at Work - discounts on shopping, travel & more
  • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

The Plant Engineer is a site-based technical leader responsible for infrastructure reliability and capital project execution at the Lathrop facility. This role focuses on long-term utility and facility performance, strategic infrastructure improvements, and capital investments that support plant growth, sustainability, and operational readiness. Working alongside Maintenance and Engineering Managers, the Plant Engineer drives forward-looking initiatives rather than day-to-day operations support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead reliability and improvement initiatives for utility systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, glycol, chilled water, wastewater, RO, and nitrogen systems
  • Manage facility infrastructure upgrades and ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Plan and coordinate plant shutdown activities during major holidays
  • Lead capital projects from scope development through execution and closeout ($5K-$50M)
  • Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, EHS, and external contractors to support infrastructure and expansion initiatives
  • Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and long-range capital plans

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering
  • Experience leading capital and infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of utility systems and engineering compliance standards
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

  • Food & beverage or aseptic manufacturing experience
  • FDA-regulated utility systems knowledge
  • CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred)
  • PE license or PMP certification a plus

Travel

  • Minimal travel required (0-5%) for vendor visits, FATs, and trade shows

Salary Description

$135,000 - $145,000

About the Company

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Gehl Foods LLC