Pittsburgh Glass Works · 1 day ago
Maintenance Engineer
Elkin, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPittsburgh Glass Works is seeking a hands-on Maintenance/Preventive Maintenance Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the automotive industry. The role involves planning preventive maintenance, writing work instructions, training teams, and optimizing inventory to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Plan and improve preventive maintenance to keep equipment running with minimal downtime
Write clear, easy-to-follow work instructions for maintenance tasks and preventive maintenance
Train maintenance teams and operators on how to follow instructions (no direct team management)
Help define and manage spare parts inventory, setting stock levels, response times, and quantities
Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts to improve equipment reliability and safety
Dig into equipment issues using root cause analysis to fix problems for good
Drive projects to boost equipment uptime and support cost-saving initiatives
Track and analyze KPIs like MTTR and MTBF to make smart maintenance decisions
Work with production and engineering teams to keep operations running smoothly
Keep accurate records of maintenance, training, spare parts, and project progress
Ensure all work follows safety rules and company standards
Mix of office and shop floor work, with some exposure to machinery and storerooms
May involve occasional weekend or shift work for projects or training
PPE required in some areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or similar
At least 3 years in maintenance engineering, preferably in automotive or manufacturing
Proactive and eager to improve processes
Organized, with a knack for details (especially for instructions and inventory)
A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Committed to safety and getting the job done right
Know-how in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys)
Ability to write clear work instructions for maintenance tasks
Experience training teams to follow maintenance procedures
Hands-on experience managing spare parts inventory (stock levels, timing, quantities)
Understanding of reliability practices and improving equipment uptime
Familiarity with MTTR and MTBF metrics
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Great communication for training and working with teams
Comfort with tools like CMMS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Preferred
Automotive industry experience
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications
Familiarity with predictive maintenance or inventory management systems
Company
Pittsburgh Glass Works
Pittsburgh Glass Works manufactures and supplies automotive glass products.
1001-5000 employees
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