Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical
Job Description:
The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department
Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend
Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses
Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs
Drive productivity improvements across operations
Implement and manage maintenance skills programs
Control plant energy management programs
Ensure environmental and safety compliance
Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues
Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals
Perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role
Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)
Work Environment:
The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.
Compensation:
Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000
Benefits: Full
Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate
Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.