Industrial Equipment

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager | Plant Engineer | West Chicago, IL | $116K-$130K

Job Title: Manufacturing Maintenance Manager – Plant Engineer

Travel Requirement: Not required

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Location: West Chicago, IL (On-site)

Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $116,160 – $130,680 (USD)

  • Bonus: Annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary (discretionary)

  • Relocation Package: Full

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience managing a manufacturing maintenance department

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

  • Minimum of 3+ years leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing setting

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of OSHA requirements

  • Experience with CMMS

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer is responsible for ensuring plant equipment reliability, implementing maintenance excellence initiatives, and supporting operational efficiency. This role reports to the Plant Manager and plays a key part in plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote and ensure employee safety through compliance with environmental and safety regulations

  • Implement a reliability-centered maintenance process to improve machine uptime and operational efficiency

  • Lead maintenance teams to achieve high standards of plant condition and equipment performance

  • Develop and support technical training for maintenance personnel

  • Oversee capital projects, plant budgeting, and cost management within the maintenance department

  • Apply reliability tools to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement preventive measures

  • Collaborate with plant leadership to drive process improvements and meet operational goals

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Strong understanding of OSHA equipment regulations and ability to implement safety countermeasures

  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

  • Strong project management and organizational skills

  • Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques such as FMEA, 5Why’s, and ATS

  • Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and predictive maintenance processes

  • Cost management and process optimization expertise

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software

  • Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or reliability-focused methodologies preferred

This company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

 

Electrical Engineer | Industrial Power & Control Systems | Alcoa, TN

Position: Electrical Engineer

Location: Alcoa, Tennessee, United States
Travel: Not specified
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000 - $105,000

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Tennessee Operations facility. This role will focus on providing engineering support for maintenance and operations. The successful candidate will assist in safety, restoring product flow, solving recurring design and process issues, and driving improvements in equipment and process data analysis. The engineer will also oversee the implementation of capital projects, major repairs, and maintenance projects, as well as provide process engineering support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for operations and maintenance, focusing on safety and product flow.

  • Analyze equipment and process data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

  • Manage, develop, and implement capital projects, maintenance projects, and repairs.

  • Develop and design electrical systems for industrial equipment, including transformers, switchgear, transmission lines, and sub-stations.

  • Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical power and control systems and equipment.

  • Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to implement engineering solutions and improvements.

  • Oversee the activities of craft personnel, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with safety standards.

  • Manage external vendors providing electrical design and support functions.

  • Lead and manage electrical projects, from design through installation and commissioning.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing operations using lean manufacturing principles.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

  • At least 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in electrical systems and manufacturing processes.

  • Experience with high-voltage electrical equipment, design, application specifications, maintenance, and failure analysis.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

  • Strong background in electrical engineering, including industrial power and control systems, transformers, switchgear, and substations.

  • Experience with capital project estimation, justification, management, and installation.

  • Familiarity with electrical engineering safety standards, codes, and industry specifications.

  • Knowledge of world-class manufacturing techniques such as Lean, JIT, SPC, and TQM.

  • Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills.

  • Experience managing and executing electrical projects, including design, installation, and commissioning.

Compensation

  • Base Salary Range: Not disclosed

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a modern and innovative manufacturing facility, where you'll play a key role in advancing operational efficiency and engineering practices.

 

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