DIRECTOR OF PLANT ENGINEERING

We are seeking a Director of Plant Engineering to lead our industrial engineering functions while also owning maintenance operations and machinery procurement plant-wide. This is a self-starter role for someone who can move fluidly between hands-on shop floor problem-solving and higher-level planning overseeing preventive maintenance programs directing mechanical and industrial design work managing capital equipment purchasing and driving continuous plant improvements. A metallurgical background is a plus but not required.

Industrial Engineering & Plant Improvement

• Lead industrial engineering initiatives across the plant including process design workflow optimization and production set-ups.
• Provide mechanical and industrial design support for new and existing equipment and processes.
• Identify and implement plant improvement projects that increase throughput quality and safety.
• Prepare and manage environmental reports and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Maintenance Leadership

• Own and continuously improve the plants preventive maintenance program for production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical electrical and systems issues to minimize downtime.
• Build and manage maintenance schedules spare-parts inventory and service records.
• Supervise and develop maintenance technicians and outside contractors as needed.

Machinery Procurement & Equipment Management

• Evaluate specify and procure production machinery tooling and plant equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships quotes and contract negotiations for capital equipment purchases.
• Oversee installation commissioning and setup of new equipment including computer equipment and networking.
• Track equipment lifecycle costs and build data-driven replacement and upgrade recommendations.

Qualifications :

• A self-starter who takes ownership of problems from diagnosis through resolution.
• Proven experience in industrial engineering plant maintenance or manufacturing operations ideally in metals alloys or a related heavy-manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude combined with the ability to manage projects and vendors.
• Computer literacy required including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with setting up computer equipment and networks.
• Working knowledge of environmental reporting and plant compliance requirements.
• Metallurgical background a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with production safety and management teams.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time