What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Engineer position at NSP?
About Us
Nature's Sunshine is seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure our facility operates efficiently and safely. They will be responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, electrical systems, and support equipment. This role also involves managing high-dollar projects related to automation and plant support systems, as well as improving manufacturing processes, product quality, and regulatory compliance through experimentation, data collection, and analysis.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Responsibilities
Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.
We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.
Nature's Sunshine is seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure our facility operates efficiently and safely. They will be responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, electrical systems, and support equipment. This role also involves managing high-dollar projects related to automation and plant support systems, as well as improving manufacturing processes, product quality, and regulatory compliance through experimentation, data collection, and analysis.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Responsibilities
- Developing a world-class maintenance system through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Operational Excellence.
- Facilitating the integration of responsibilities between the maintenance and engineering departments.
- Oversee and instruct maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and installing production equipment, electrical systems, material handling equipment, and support equipment.
- Coordinate projects and schedules, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams on equipment installations and projects.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, improve, and maintain production equipment and facilities support equipment, including boilers, chillers, and dust collection systems.
- Assist in planning for parts and materials needed for installation and repair projects, including parts ordering and inventory management.
- Perform lead worker and supervisory functions as needed, including training other maintenance mechanics.
- Manage improvement projects related to existing products, processes, and equipment to reduce costs and/or improve quality.
- Validate products, processes, and equipment according to cGMP and TGA regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Equivalent to four years of high school education.
- Minimum of five years of engineering technical experience or similar environment.
- BS degree in mechanical, chemical, or manufacturing engineering or a related discipline.
- Working knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, and control systems.
- Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and purchasing procedures.
- Knowledge of statistical methods and improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
- High level of skill with factory automation.
- Strong verbal and communication skills with ability to present to upper management.
- High level of organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD or similar) with an ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
- Ability to work with management and direct labor groups in a positive team-building manner.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and problems independently.
- Career GrowthOpportunities to learn, grow, and advance within a global organization.
- Collaborative EnvironmentWork with a passionate, cross-functional team dedicated to making an impact.
- Meaningful WorkBe part of a company that values innovation, quality, and wellness in all that we do.
Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.
We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.
