Senior Plant Engineer
Ethos
Senior Plant Engineer
Ethos
Social media platform for cause content
Ethos · Wilson, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-23
Salary: USD 150,000–180,000
Workplace: on_site
Senior Plant Engineer
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure, Relocation Assistance and more!)
We are currently hiring for a skilled Plant Engineer to join our team!
As the leader of the maintenance and engineering department in a fast-paced plant, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining top-tier building and equipment performance.
By reducing mechanical downtime and ensuring seamless product flow, you’ll keep our production lines running at peak efficiency. You'll lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems, including Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and more, driving our plant to new heights as part of a High-Performing Manufacturing Organization.
Position Responsibilities:
· Take ownership of capital projects from concept to completion! You’ll manage and schedule all project elements to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations, delivering projects on time, on budget, and without compromising safety, food safety, or environmental standards.
· Lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems that keep our plant operating at peak performance. You'll be the driving force behind Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and other high-impact strategies, ensuring optimal scheduling that maximizes task completion with minimal downtime.
· Manage the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and guiding work assignments. Your ability to organize, plan, and follow through ensures work is completed efficiently and safely.
· Provide both short-term fixes and long-term solutions to everyday operational challenges. Whether troubleshooting, conducting problem analysis, or addressing equipment failures, you’ll ensure the smooth daily operation of the plant with minimal recurring issues.
· Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators that measure the success of the maintenance function. From equipment reliability to supplier performance and overall equipment effectiveness, your insights will be crucial for maintaining peak performance across all areas of the plant.
· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
· 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
· High level of leadership skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
. Food/Food Manufacturing industry experience required.
· Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
· Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
· Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.
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ETHOS Network is a social media platform that helps young, socially aware users promote positive change through cause content. It works by enabling creators and partner organizations to share content that highlights social, environmental, or other beneficial causes, and by connecting these partners with an engaged, mission-driven audience. Revenue comes from partnerships with like-minded groups and organizations that want to reach ETHOS’s young community to promote donations, awareness, or support. Unlike generic social networks that focus on entertainment, ETHOS centers on social impact, empowering its users to take real-world action. The platform’s goal is to facilitate meaningful online interactions that translate into real-world positive outcomes by aligning content with causes and enabling partnerships that fund and amplify those efforts.
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