Facilities Engineer/Facilities Project Manager

Facilities Engineering Project Manager

Location: Waterloo Works – Tractor Operations

Shift: 1st shift

(7:00 am to 3:30 pm) with the occasional need to work until 5 pm a couple times a month.

Duration :07/06/2026 to 07/05/2028 ; May extend

Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties

The primary responsibility for this position is to provide overall engineering and project management services related to implementing changes to Tractor Operations’ manufacturing facilities.

Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and/or Maintenance is recommended as well as knowledge of Emergency Notification Systems (ENS). This position will plan, coordinate and perform facilities and maintenance work for the facility infrastructure, production equipment and processes of moderate scope. Operates in a team environment. Assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of support and contract personnel.

Some specific duties of this position are:

• Coordination, planning, and management of multi-discipline facilities and maintenance-based projects

• Hot work Requests and Red tag reviews

• Provides engineering design for the infrastructure for the facility, grounds and production equipment and processes through both internal and external resources using various engineering disciplines.

• Provides project management of projects related to the facility infrastructure, production machines, equipment and processes that support the manufacturing and/or distribution operation. Projects complexity may integrate several areas of engineering and require limited management of outside design professionals and contractors.

• Provides troubleshooting of the facility infrastructure and production equipment to support production, manufacturing, distribution and maintenance operations.

• Provides life, safety and building code analysis and supports and implements programs within the organization to prevent injuries and illnesses. Assists in the identification and resolution of potential environmental, safety, ergonomic and health hazards.

o Emphasis on ENS (Emergency Notification Systems), FM Global Insurance coordination, I.T. & network project coordination.

• Work with non-mobile material handling equipment application, engineering, and installation.

• Research market for qualified suppliers of materials and services. Seeks competitive and negotiated sources for materials, equipment and services for maintenance and new construction projects assigned to engineers.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Relevant Work Experience

• Experience in project management

• Cross competency experience with either Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Supervision, and/or Maintenance Engineering

• Experience in coordinating multiple skilled trades and contractors to achieve project objectives (5+ years)

• Background in building infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, structural) (3+ years)

• Understanding of engineering principles as related to manufacturing operations (3+ years)

• Communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple active projects simultaneously

• Ability to work with personnel and middle management to communicate and coordinate project activities.

• Knowledge of OSHA Safety standards

Work Details:

• Onsite only (no remote)

• Business casual dress code

• Interview preference: Teams

• Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day

• This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment

• ~75% time spent on feet within the factory.

• ~Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Other Notes:

• Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position

• Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel

• Would like to review candidates located in the Midwest for this role.