Job Title: Plant Engineer

Job Description

Founded in 1985 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, our company specializes in pressure injury prevention and patient positioning solutions. We offer a range of clinically-proven, cost-effective products designed to meet the needs of patients, clinicians, and healthcare teams. Our product line includes support surfaces, heel protectors, and patient positioning devices. The Plant Engineer provides overall leadership to the organization regarding the successful design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of all facility systems, including building, infrastructure, and utilities. As the company grows, we have plans to open a new manufacturing facility overseas, and this person will lead and manage both facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of the Maintenance, Facilities, Setup, and CNC departments, as well as current and future company buildings.
• Manage and develop staff, facilitating and assisting in their development and growth within the company.
• Provide direction and leadership in the execution of all plant engineering-related activities carried out on-site, including site master plans, automation, capital projects, and equipment commissioning and validation.
• Motivate, recruit, and develop key employees. Build and sustain employee engagement by creating a culture of efficient execution and an environment in which individuals and teams can excel and continuously improve.
• Manage external professional engineering and other outside vendors as part of the execution of equipment, facility, and utility modifications, upgrades, or expansions.
• Lead and support activities and functions necessary to ensure successful completion of Engineering projects within set timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Ensure all facility systems, utilities, and equipment are properly maintained to ensure efficient utilization and execution of daily laboratory and manufacturing activities.
• Support the Maintenance lead and staff in the development of a state-of-the-art Preventative Maintenance program, and respective KPIs, to achieve benchmark equipment performance.
• Create new, and upgrade existing Engineering and Maintenance procedures, provide training to required personnel, ensuring continuous improvements in methods, processes, and compliance are attained.
• Review and negotiate contracts with third-party contractors and equipment manufacturers to ensure the company's operational and legal interests are protected.
• Work directly with the legal team and stakeholders on contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance of terms and conditions.
• Direct and coordinate activities that support the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of all process equipment and facility systems.
• Support the Value Improvement Program (VIP) and Cost Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring project savings are achieved in a timely manner.
• Accountable for Engineering and Site Capital Project budgets.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical/Mechanical preferred)
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing-based industries in Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities (HVAC, Utilities, Structural, etc.)
• Experience in the Medical Device industry, and FDA and ISO experience
• Experience managing multisite international facilities, utilities engineering, and Mechanical
• Lean manufacturing experience

Work Environment

You will work in a dynamic environment that includes both a manufacturing and office space. This role may involve working in a cubicle and on the floor depending on the needs of the company. Our organization is growing, with a 12% year-over-year increase, funded by private equity, and expanding our manufacturing and sales operations overseas. We offer amazing benefits including a 35% 401K match, 160 hours of PTO, full medical benefits, wellness reimbursement, childcare reimbursement, Sam's Club/Costco membership reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 30% HSA match.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Benefits are amazing:
• 35% 401K Match
• 160 hours PTO
• Full medical benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Childcare reimbursement
• Sam Club / Costco membership reimbursement
• EAP
• 30% HSA match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000