Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or related field
3-7+ years of experience in manufacturing or maintenance engineering
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Support plant supervision to meet production requirements
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Ensure reliability of manufacturing equipment and systems
Lead troubleshooting for mechanical and automation issues
Coordinate equipment repairs, upgrades, and installations
Drive equipment reliability initiatives to reduce downtime
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and train operators
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401k with company contribution
Profit sharing
Paid holidays and vacations
Life insurance and short & long-term disability coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Full Job Description
The Plant Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving equipment reliability, and supporting maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production operations. This role combines process engineering, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plant performance and minimize downtime.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance Engineering
Work with and support plant supervision to ensure production requirements are met.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure proper maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment, machinery, and supporting systems.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
Coordinate equipment repairs, upgrades, and installations.
Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance planning activities.
Reliability and Continuous Improvement
Drive equipment reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
Potentially utilize reliability tools such as FMEA, RCA, TPM, and CMMS systems.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and other appropriate metrics.
Support capital projects and equipment modernization efforts.
Recommend and implement cost-saving and productivity-enhancing solutions.
Safety and Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
Participate in job safety analyses and risk assessments.
Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and machine safety initiatives.
Assist with regulatory audits and safety inspections.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Train and assist operators and maintenance technicians on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
Support new product introductions and process validations.
Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3-7 + years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related role.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.
Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on, willing to assist
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strategic and analytical thinking
Project management capability
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Team collaboration and coaching
Results-oriented mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Equipment uptime and availability
Maintenance cost reduction
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Process yield and scrap reduction
Safety performance metrics
Continuous improvement project savings
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
Knowledge of reliability engineering principles.
Project management experience.
Familiarity with ISO standards and quality management systems.
Cleveland Steel Container offers a competitive salary based on commensurate experience and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k with company contribution, profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations, life insurance and short & long-term disability coverages along with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
