Management Recruiters of Zionsville · 8 hours ago
Maintenance Engineer
Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expManagement Recruiters of Zionsville is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their food manufacturing client in Indiana. The Maintenance Engineer will support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities through engineering analysis, preventive maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Melva Lowry
Responsibilities
Support planning and execution of major maintenance overhauls, shutdowns, and equipment improvement projects, including scope development and manpower planning
Assist in the development, tracking, and control of maintenance budgets and cost improvement initiatives
Support maintenance stores and inventory management, including stocking strategies, inventory optimization, and elimination of obsolete materials
Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance (PM) and PM review processes in alignment with company standards
Coordinate with planning/scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance purchasing teams to support efficient work execution and material availability
Support and administer CMMS programs, including preventive maintenance (PPM), equipment history, parts room inventory, and facilities documentation
Perform engineering analyses and root cause investigations for critical and repetitive equipment failures using equipment history and operational data
Analyze line event data and equipment history to identify trends and reliability improvement opportunities
Support parts room operations to ensure compliance with company policies and availability of critical spare parts
Establish and support work measurement techniques to evaluate maintenance effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Maintain accurate equipment, facility documentation, and drawings
Provide technical support for troubleshooting, day-to-day maintenance activities, and assigned engineering projects
Communicate and collaborate with Operations teams and vendors regarding equipment performance issues and improvement opportunities
Participate in and support cross-functional plant projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure engineering systems and maintenance practices support product integrity, reliability, and cost effectiveness
Follow all established safety programs, policies, and procedures, including LOTO and mobile equipment standards
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SQF Food Safety Systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required
Proven leadership and project management skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Possesses excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office Products
Ability to travel unrestricted throughout the United States and other countries as needed
All employees are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operations and effective teamwork
Preferred
5+ experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning/scheduling preferred
Company
Management Recruiters of Zionsville
Management Recruiters of Zionsville, located northwest of Indianapolis, was established in 1998 to provide the highest level of management and executive recruiting services throughout the US.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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