Assistant Plant Engineer 115K-140K + Bonus Denison, IA

Assistant Plant Engineer - $115K-$140K Bonus
Denison IA Onsite

A leading food manufacturing operation is seeking an Assistant Plant Engineer to support maintenance and engineering operations in a high-volume production environment.

This onsite opportunity offers $115000-$140000 plus bonus potential and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will have strong food manufacturing experience a maintenance and reliability mindset and hands-on knowledge of PLC systems and ammonia refrigeration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead capital improvement projects from planning through execution
• Support maintenance operations to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Implement and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage maintenance scheduling workforce planning and team performance
• Develop and monitor maintenance KPIs
• Ensure compliance with safety food safety and environmental standards
• Collaborate with plant leadership to improve operational performance
• Coach mentor and develop maintenance personnel

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• 5 years of manufacturing experience
• 2 years of leadership experience
• PLC troubleshooting and controls experience
• Ammonia refrigeration experience
• Food manufacturing background
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Meat processing experience
• Kill floor or harvest floor experience
• High-volume production environment experience
• Change management experience

Compensation & Benefits:

• $115000-$140000 base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package

Apply today to be considered for this Assistant Plant Engineer opportunity.