Plant Engineer - Small
Core
Lead maintenance and engineering operations for a food manufacturing plant, optimizing production processes, managing capital projects, and ensuring equipment reliability.
Role type
Senior Plant Engineer (Maintenance & Engineering Lead)
Builds
Food manufacturing facilities and production lines for brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan's Famous.
Domain
Food Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance
Required skills
Mechanical/Electrical engineering, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, TPM, Capital project management, Team leadership, Problem-solving, KPI development, PLCs/Instrumentation knowledge
Preferred skills
Exposure monitoring equipment usage, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Long hours/weekend availability
Technologies
PLCs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Manage capital projects from concept to completion; Lead implementation of maintenance systems (Preventive/Predictive, TPM); Manage and develop maintenance staff; Troubleshoot operational challenges and equipment failures; Track and drive KPIs for equipment reliability and OEE; Step in for key personnel as needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities