Facilities/Maintenance Engineer

Facility Engineer opportunity supporting manufacturing operations at a major tractor production facility. This role provides engineering and project management services related to facility infrastructure, production equipment, and process improvements within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage multi-disciplinary facility and maintenance-related projects supporting manufacturing operations.
• Provide engineering and project management services for facility infrastructure, production equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and review Hot Work Requests and Red Tag reviews to support safe project execution.
• Develop engineering designs for facility infrastructure, grounds, production equipment, and operational processes through internal and external resources using appropriate engineering disciplines.
• Manage projects involving facility infrastructure, production machinery, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Coordinate project activities with design professionals, contractors, suppliers, operations teams, maintenance personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot facility infrastructure systems and production equipment to support manufacturing, maintenance, and distribution activities.
• Perform life safety and building code analysis and assist in implementing programs designed to reduce workplace hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Support the identification and resolution of environmental, safety, health, and ergonomic concerns within the facility.
• Coordinate activities related to Emergency Notification Systems (ENS), insurance-related facility requirements, information technology initiatives, and network-related projects.
• Support the application, engineering, and installation of non-mobile material handling equipment.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, materials, equipment, and service providers for maintenance, renovation, and construction projects.
• Assist in obtaining competitive and negotiated sources for project-related materials, equipment, and services.
• Assign, coordinate, and review the work of support staff and contract personnel as required.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment while managing multiple active projects and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Supervision, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience coordinating multiple skilled trades and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with building infrastructure systems including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience applying engineering principles within manufacturing operations.

Skills

• Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, maintenance practices, and facility infrastructure systems.
• Understanding engineering principles related to manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with operations personnel, maintenance teams, contractors, and middle management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and workplace safety practices.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to facility systems and production equipment.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional project activities and maintain project schedules.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Emergency Notification Systems (ENS).
• Experience coordinating facility-related insurance requirements and compliance activities.
• Experience supporting information technology and network-related facility projects.
• Experience with material handling equipment application, engineering, and installation.
• Background in supplier sourcing, contractor management, and procurement support for facility and maintenance projects.

Pay

$43.92 - $43.92/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment.
• 10 paid days off.
• 3 days paid bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel.
• Discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.