Engineer Facilities MFG

About the role

The Facilities Engineer acts as a project manager for construction, renovation, FMP (factory master plan) initiatives. This role is heavily loaded with CAD work, maintaining the plant masters, and site facilities document control. Acts as a data and site systems expert that supports a huge range of department initiatives. Meeting and proposal work including note taking and presentation work. Also, project documentation for justification that leads to capital CAR and expensed project approvals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and utilities)
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Support critical equipment uptime and reliability objectives
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improve asset performance
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA)
• Lead or support small-to-medium capital projects (e.g., equipment upgrades, layout changes, energy improvements)
• Create, update, and maintain facility layouts, system diagrams, and as-built drawings using CAD software
• Develop and review installation drawings, equipment placement plans, and utility routing designs
• Ensure design accuracy and adherence to engineering standards, codes, and internal specifications
• Manage contractors and ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Identify and implement cost-saving and energy-efficiency initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital drawings and engineering documentation
• Support space planning, equipment layout optimization, and workflow improvements using CAD models
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to incorporate design changes into final documentation
• Ensure proper version control and documentation standards for facility drawings
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions
• Partner with EHS to maintain a safe working environment
• Coordinate with third-party service providers and contractors
• Monitor vendor performance against service level agreements (SLAs)
• Collaborate with site leadership, operations, and engineering teams
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• Valid driver's license
• Mid-level project management experience: 3-5 years
• General engineering (CAD) experience: 4-7 years
• Mid-level expert in 2D CAD packages (AutoCAD preferred)
• Highly skilled with many computer software packages, including data entry
• Ability to learn new work order and purchasing software packages quickly
• Moderately skilled with basic hand tools and measuring devices
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies and procedures
• Dependable, works well in a team environment, and establishes positive working relationships with employees and customers
• Very effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and surroundings
• No people management responsibility

Work environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs or lift lighter items repetitively or perform 2-man lifts for heavier items
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Reports to: Facilities Manager