Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance EngineerApex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Maintenance Engineer for our client based out of Hagerstown, MD.This assignment is anticipated to be a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment.This will also have a first-shift Monday–Friday schedule. This role supports a multi-shift manufacturing operation, and occasional support outside of normal business hours may be required.Responsibilities:Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational performance.Support the deployment and sustainment of professional maintenance principles, methodologies, and best practices throughout the organization.Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance trends, and downtime events to identify improvement opportunities.Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment failures.Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.Evaluate equipment and machine components to improve lifecycle performance, reliability, and maintainability.Create, validate, and optimize standard maintenance procedures and work instructions.Maintain, update, and control technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.Support machine life extension efforts through engineering analysis and reliability improvements.Coordinate activities across maintenance, operations, engineering, and other functional groups to improve equipment performance.Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.Promote lean manufacturing, loss reduction, waste elimination, and continuous improvement practices.Support implementation of maintenance tools, systems, and processes that improve operational efficiency.Experience:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.5+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience leading or supporting engineering projects involving mechanical, electrical, industrial, controls, or manufacturing systems.Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability methodologies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.Experience performing root cause analysis and using data to drive reliability improvements.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, prints, and technical documentation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.Minimum of 8 years of combined post-secondary education and manufacturing experience in lieu of the degree requirement.Nice to Have:Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, World Class Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.Experience with reliability engineering, equipment lifecycle management, and maintenance planning.Knowledge of CMMS or maintenance management systems.Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.Why Work for Apex Systems:We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay ratesHealth/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase ProgramDiscounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs