Assistant Plant Engineer: Drive Maintenance & Safety

Software Placement Group, SPG; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG, seeks an Assistant Plant Engineer for a Denison, IA food manufacturing facility. You will guide maintenance and engineering operations to keep lines running, reduce downtime, and improve efficiency.

You will own capital projects, partner with the Plant Engineer on scheduling, and drive TPM, preventive/predictive maintenance, and KPI development to boost safety, reliability, and plant performance. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a leadership position including team development and management.
• PLC and ammonia refrigeration experience is a must have.
• Food manufacturing background required.
• Advanced technical skills in mechanical and/or electrical fields.

Responsibilities

• Own capital project development and post-approval management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with the Plant Engineer to manage project scheduling and execution, meeting safety and environmental standards.
• Lead the Maintenance Department in TPM, preventive/predictive maintenance and continual improvement.
• Optimize resource scheduling to maximize output while minimizing downtime and costs.
• Lead the maintenance team by delegating tasks and ensuring clear responsibilities.
• Champion plant safety through training, procedures, and continuous monitoring.

Skills

PLC systems

Ammonia refrigeration

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years in manufacturing

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Software Placement Group, SPG, seeks an Assistant Plant Engineer for a Denison, IA food manufacturing facility. You will guide maintenance and engineering operations to keep lines running, reduce downtime, and improve efficiency.

You will own capital projects, partner with the Plant Engineer on scheduling, and drive TPM, preventive/predictive maintenance, and KPI development to boost safety, reliability, and plant performance. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential.