Director of Plant Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking a Director of Plant Engineering to lead our industrial engineering functions while also owning maintenance operations and machinery procurement plant-wide. This is a self-starter role for someone who can move fluidly between hands-on shop floor problem-solving and higher-level planning — overseeing preventive maintenance programs, directing mechanical and industrial design work, managing capital equipment purchasing, and driving continuous plant improvements. A metallurgical background is a plus, but not required.

Industrial Engineering & Plant Improvement

• Lead industrial engineering initiatives across the plant, including process design, workflow optimization, and production set-ups.
• Provide mechanical and industrial design support for new and existing equipment and processes.
• Identify and implement plant improvement projects that increase throughput, quality, and safety.
• Prepare and manage environmental reports and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Maintenance Leadership

• Own and continuously improve the plant's preventive maintenance program for production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and systems issues to minimize downtime.
• Build and manage maintenance schedules, spare-parts inventory, and service records.
• Supervise and develop maintenance technicians and outside contractors as needed.

Machinery Procurement & Equipment Management

• Evaluate, specify, and procure production machinery, tooling, and plant equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, quotes, and contract negotiations for capital equipment purchases.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and setup of new equipment, including computer equipment and networking.
• Track equipment lifecycle costs and build data-driven replacement and upgrade recommendations.

Qualifications

• A self-starter who takes ownership of problems from diagnosis through resolution.
• Proven experience in industrial engineering, plant maintenance, or manufacturing operations — ideally in metals, alloys, or a related heavy-manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude combined with the ability to manage projects and vendors.
• Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with setting up computer equipment and networks.
• Working knowledge of environmental reporting and plant compliance requirements.
• Metallurgical background a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with production, safety, and management teams.

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