Electro Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Lead Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Supervisor

Job Location: El Campo, TX

Compensation: $90 to $100K with bonus potential

Job Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)

Shift: 06:30 AM – 04:30 PM

Position Overview:

·        The Lead Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations across three shifts, ensuring optimal performance in safety, quality, downtime, cost, and efficiency.

·        This role involves direct management of maintenance teams, fostering a safety-first culture, and driving continuous improvement across processes and equipment reliability.

·        The ideal candidate will have strong electro-mechanical skills, experience in CNC machining, and a background in woodworking or mill working industries. Spanish-speaking skills are a significant advantage given the workforce demographic.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Maintenance Operations & Leadership

·        Lead and mentor a team of maintenance leads and technicians across three shifts, ensuring alignment with plant objectives.

·        Manage the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.

·        Develop and implement training programs for technical support, focusing on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, including PLC and CNC systems.

·        Coordinate with production teams to address safety, quality, and operational challenges using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).

·        Support capital projects related to equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.

EHS (Environmental Health and Safety):

·        Act as a key leader in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with OSHA and EHS guidelines.

·        Lead improvement initiatives in EH&S practices and programs.

Continuous Improvement:

·        Participate in Lean/Kaizen events to drive operational efficiency.

·        Identify and execute strategies to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and lower MRO and energy costs.

Administrative & Reporting:

·        Manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and support plant-wide budget development.

·        Maintain storeroom inventory, ensuring optimal levels of tools, supplies, and MRO parts using systems like TabWare or Great Plains software.

·        Conduct regular team meetings to review plant performance, goals, and team concerns.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

·        Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment, including PLC/CNC systems.

·        Familiarity with rigging, machine installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

Leadership & Communication:

·        Proven ability to lead and develop maintenance teams.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

·        Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Education & Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance preferred.

·        7 years of industrial maintenance experience, including leadership roles.

·        Demonstrated experience with OSHA safety guidelines and EHS best practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

·        Background in CNC machining.

·        Experience in woodworking or mill working industries.

·        Spanish-speaking skills to engage effectively with a diverse workforce.

·        Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.