Plant Engineer

The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining improving and optimizing the foundrys manufacturing processes equipment and infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient safe and cost-effective production by leading engineering projects supporting equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation project management experience and the ability to lead cross-functional efforts to enhance plant performance.

How You Will Help

• Lead plant engineering projects involving equipment design installation modification and optimization.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Design and oversee improvements in foundry systems including melt operations molding core-making and sand reclamation.
• Develop project scopes budgets and schedules; manage contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations across all engineering projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality cost reduction and process reliability.
• Analyze equipment performance data and drive root cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Prepare and maintain plant documentation including drawings specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Research and recommend new technologies or methods to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Industrial Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of 57 years of manufacturing or plant engineering experience ; foundry or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of safety environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus.

Required Experience:

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