Job Description
Our client, a leader in the industrial manufacturing industry, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance / Manufacturing Engineer to support a multi-building heavy manufacturing operation. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance processes, and leading a team of skilled technicians across multiple facilities. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, practical troubleshooting experience, and proven leadership capabilities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Oversee maintenance and repair of heavy manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
- Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–15 maintenance technicians across multiple buildings
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures
- Coordinate daily maintenance activities and prioritize work orders to meet production demands
- Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Capital Projects & Process Improvement
- Lead and support capital equipment projects, including installation, upgrades, and commissioning
- Partner with operations and external vendors to execute equipment improvements and expansions
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and increase throughput
- Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships for assigned projects
Electrical & Controls Coordination
- Provide oversight and coordination of outsourced electrical controls work
- Collaborate with third-party vendors on controls troubleshooting, upgrades, and system integrations
- Ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer for controls systems
Multi-Site Operations
- Support maintenance operations across multiple facilities/buildings
- Standardize maintenance procedures and best practices across locations
- Ensure consistent safety and compliance standards are maintained
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing engineering, or industrial operations within a heavy manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on experience with industrial machinery, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues in a production setting
- Experience leading and managing teams (10–15 direct reports preferred)
- Demonstrated experience with capital projects, equipment installation, and process improvements
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work across multiple facilities and manage competing priorities