Plant Engineer

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Serve internal customers (Production and Maintenance teams) to ensure equipment and processes perform safely and efficiently.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Maintenance personnel and outside contractors.
• Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Aid in Maintenance planning, prioritization, and coordination to support production schedules.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and implement corrective actions for chronic equipment issues.
• Work in tandem with the Facilities Manager to balance appropriate resource allocation between the grounds and the equipment.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support new equipment installations, process changes, and capital project launches both technically and procedurally.
• Champion the Maintenance team’s usage of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software.
• Develop and maintain documentation including SOPs, work instructions, preventive maintenance standards, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, and Purchasing teams to resolve issues and support plant objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and engineering standards.
• Promote the Maintenance team’s usage of 5S, lean manufacturing, and other structured improvement initiatives.
• Document completed work and project updates using applicable systems and reports.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and safety-focused presence on the shop floor.
• Balance short-term Production and Maintenance needs with long-term reliability and improvement efforts.
• Effectively respond to unplanned equipment failures and production disruptions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with hourly employees, supervision, and management.
• Stay current on manufacturing technology and Engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment in a leadership role strongly preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience supporting or leading capital projects and equipment installations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance practices, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and bills of material.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn plant-specific software systems.
• Ability to mentor, train, and work effectively with Maintenance and Production personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Aptitude with 2D and 3D software, preferably AutoCAD and/or Solid Edge.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with a strong plant floor presence.
• Exposure to temperature extremes typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Requires walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and occasional lifting of equipment or tools.
• Must be able to safely navigate production areas and interact with operating equipment.

Pay & Benefits

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts.
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company.
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year (k).
• Klarity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Bereavement Pay.
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Long Term Disability.