Engineering & Maintenance Manager - CAPEX projects mgt, preventive maintenance programs

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$100K — $120K *
Ayer, MA 01432In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in engineering or maintenance management
  • Proven track record in capital project management
  • Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards (GMP, ISO, food safety)
  • Excellent leadership skills with experience in team development
  • Budget management experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams for plant operations
  • Manage capital projects from planning to implementation
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives
  • Develop engineering solutions to enhance production and safety
  • Collaborate across departments for manufacturing projects
  • Manage budgets and external contractors
  • Conduct equipment startups and continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Employee discount programs
Full Job Description
This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting plant growth while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Manage capital (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives.
Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments on equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing projects.
Manage department budgets, contractors, and third-party vendors.
Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications (IQ/OQ), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, ISO standards, and regulatory
Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (15%) program
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with company match
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Employee discount programs

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