Maintenance Engineer

Experience level: Mid-senior 

Experience required: 3

Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree 

Job function: Engineering 

Industry: Automotive 

Job Description

Our client is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets and has an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer at their manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN.

The Maintenance Engineer will lead a team of maintenance technicians and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The position will report to the Director of Operations. The Maintenance Engineer will support plant facilities, the maintenance of existing equipment, designing, and the implementation of new machinery and processes to drive continuous improvement in safety, product quality and process efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, etc.
• Strong background in machine troubleshooting.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Design machinery and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to assist with management decisions.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Robotics experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Allocate workload and supervise facilities maintenance.
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
• Maintain PM program.
• Assist in CAPEX plan and plant operating budget.
• Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as necessary to support production needs.
• Perform other tasks or duties assigned.
• Knowledge of Maintenance programs/systems a plus
• PLC Programming knowledge a plus

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervisory experience.
• Influence, Followership, and Respect.
• Change Resilient.
• Vision & Alignment
• Employee and Team Development.
• Empowerment and Execution.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team Orientation.
• Building Alignment.
• Prior experience in supervising groups.
• Microsoft Office Suites.
• Knowledge of E-Maintenance program a plus.
• PLC Programming knowledge a plus.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering – strongly desired

Benefits:

• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development in the leadership teams

MUST HAVE:

• Must have Supervisory experience.
• Experience in supervising groups.
• Working knowledge of technical aspects of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, etc.
• Strong background in machine troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.