Engineering Manager – Maintenance PS NA

About the role

The Maintenance Leader will play a crucial role in ensuring the continuous operation of our production equipment and facilities. This role involves managing a team of maintenance technicians, coordinating maintenance activities, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop a centralized maintenance location, team and management system
• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules, equipment criticality, and resource availability
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, tools, and facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and opportunities for improvement
• Cook up and execute maintenance projects, upgrades, and modifications
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and procurement teams
• Establish and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers, service providers, and contractors
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data, downtime reports, and maintenance records to identify trends, root causes of failures, and opportunities for optimization
• Implement preventive maintenance programs, predictive maintenance techniques, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies
• Develop and direct the division’s maintenance program, including policies, objectives, plans, procedures, and systems in accordance with established company specifications
• Assume ownership of the divisional maintenance budget and cost management
• This includes monthly/yearly financial projections of maintenance costs, and all maintenance financial goals and objectives
• Manage EHS area inspections, 5S of workshops and parts staging areas, and ongoing safe workplace activities
• Set expectations and hold all members of the team accountable for results
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations, codes, and standards
• Manage and coordinate the work of maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and providing guidance and direction as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, will consider someone outside of degree with exact experience but has equivalent competency and experience
• 7-10 years work experience in an engineering, operations environment; experience in a high-volume manufacturing job shop is preferred
• Demonstrated history of leading a diverse team, driving engagement and high performance
• Preferred candidates will have earned and maintenance credentials (CMRP, MMP, CRE, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements applicable to manufacturing operations