Maintenance Engineer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Maintenance Engineer Full Time Shelbyville, KY, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1231 Position Summary: The Maintenance Engineer is a dual-focus role responsible for both the immediate technical health of the production floor and the long-term reliability of our manufacturing assets. This individual will split their time (approximately 50/50) between high-level "floor-side" troubleshooting of complex Die Cast and Machining systems and "office-side" strategic planning, data analysis, and project management. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical bridge between the maintenance technicians and the engineering management team. Primary Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Floor Support (50%): Advance troubleshooting: Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex failures in High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machines, multi-axis CNC machining centers, and integrated robotic cells. System Diagnostics: Perform advanced diagnostics on complex mechanical failures to include hydraulic/thermal and pneumatic circuits. Mentorship: Provide hands‑on guidance and technical training to maintenance technicians to elevate the team's overall troubleshooting capabilities. Emergency Response: Lead the recovery efforts during critical equipment breakdowns to minimize production impact. Reliability & Strategic Engineering (50%): Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead formal RCA processes for recurring or catastrophic failures, implementing engineering changes to prevent recurrence. PM/PdM Optimization: Support the PM Planner by evaluating and refining Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and develop Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal monitoring) Project Management: Manage projects, including equipment upgrades, new machine installations, and facility integrations. Vendor Management: Interface with equipment OEMs and external contractors for specialized repairs and spare parts optimization. Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of maintenance engineering experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Specific experience in Die Casting and/or high-precision Machining is preferred. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Equivalent senior‑level industrial experience may be considered. Technical Proficiency: Die Cast & Machining: Deep understanding of high-pressure hydraulics, furnace systems, and CNC machine geometry/spindle logic. Robotics: Experience with industrial robot integration and troubleshooting (e.g., part extraction, sprayers, and deburring cells). Analytical Skills: Knowledge in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to track data and generate reliability reports. Cross-Functional Development Pathway: As part of Troy Design and Manufacturing’s commitment to technical growth, all employees within the Maintenance Department will participate in a structured pathway to acquire, learn and develop a variety of skills. All supplementary work will be conducted in conjunction with SMEs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Troy Design & Manufacturing Company