Maintenance and Engineering Director

Description

Company Overview: Join our dynamic team across our campus of IMC Metals and AMES Copper Group, a leading copper foundry and manufacturing company with a growing workforce of 260 dedicated professionals. Privately held and part of the PMR Group of companies, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and sustainability in our production processes which has driven us to consistent and profitable growth. Our environment has everything an engineer could ask for with processes from welding, machining, foundry, refractory, casting, pumps, cranes, water cooling towers, hydraulics and air compressors to name a few.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Division President, the Maintenance and Engineering Director will oversee both functions within our facility. Leading a team of 30 maintenance and engineering professionals across 4 shifts, this role is critical in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, maintenance management, and team leadership in a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety within the team.

• Maintenance Operations:
• Oversee the maintenance of all machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs coordinated with production teams to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Strong understanding of Siemens PLC’s 
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Manage programs and processes such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, Confined Space, Hot Work Permit, Forklift Inspections, Chain and Sling Inspections, Fall Protection.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on equipment failures to determine causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Responsible for on-going training and development of maintenance staff.  
• Manage Preventative Maintenance Program ensuring PMs are performed on schedule and adjust frequencies and/or scope as needed based on equipment reliability.

· Engineering Projects:

• Plan, design, and implement engineering projects to improve manufacturing processes and equipment leading large capital       projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve engineering and maintenance issues.
• Develop and maintain a budget for the department while ensuring materials, supplies, or equipment are ordered as needed. 

• Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and safety incidents.

• Budgeting and Reporting:
  • Develop and manage the maintenance and engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on engineering and maintenance performance, project progress, and budget status to senior management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in maintenance and engineering management, preferably in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and engineering principles.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD Lean Manufacturing Principles and CMMS software.