Engineer

Job Title: Biosystems Engineer

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Agriculture

Reports To: General Manager

Position Overview

My agriculture client is seeking a highly skilled Biosystems Engineer to lead facility operations and maintenance initiatives, driving performance, compliance, and strategic improvement in a manufacturing environment located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen to ensure optimal facility efficiency, safety, and reliability in an agriculture environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Operational Planning

• Develop and execute annual operational and maintenance plans, budgets, and staffing models aligned with company goals.
• Define and report on key facility metrics, such as uptime, maintenance costs, and compliance KPIs.
• Build business cases for facility enhancements and capital improvements.

Insights & Reporting

• Lead facility performance reporting and translate data into actionable insights.
• Present trends, asset performance, and cost analysis to stakeholders to drive informed decisions.
• Advise leadership on strategies and change management related to facilities management.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure maintenance excellence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for facility inquiries and concerns.
• Align stakeholder needs with operational priorities and facility strategy.

Compliance & Safety

• Implement and enforce maintenance and safety policies in compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Oversee audits and inspections; proactively mitigate risk through continuous process improvement.

Leadership & Competencies

• Lead salaried and hourly staff: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Apply strategic thinking, financial acumen, and process optimization to engineering and maintenance initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biosystems Engineering highly preferred; Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering considered.
• 5 years of relevant experience in facilities engineering or maintenance, ideally in agriculture or manufacturing.
• Ability to be on-site daily near Knoxville, Tennessee
• Expertise in facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural) and preventative maintenance.
• Skilled in data analysis, energy optimization, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience guiding cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and safety standards in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.