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Plant Engineer

Wilson, NC, USFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead maintenance and engineering operations in a food manufacturing plant to optimize production, reduce downtime, and drive innovation.

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 and electrical engineering, PLCs, instrumentation, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, project management, team leadership, problem-solving, KPI development, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Experience with exposure monitoring equipment, advanced Microsoft Office Suite, ability to work in extreme temperatures

Technologies

PLCs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects from concept to completion, lead the implementation of maintenance systems, manage and develop the maintenance team, troubleshoot equipment failures, track KPIs for equipment reliability, ensure safety and regulatory compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities