Cushman Engineering Services Manager, Plant

Milliken and Company; Marietta (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Services Manager to oversee maintenance operations at their Williamston site. This role involves coordinating maintenance processes, managing projects to enhance production efficiency, and ensuring the reliability of equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a solid technical background in mechanical and electrical engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence, and make a significant impact on operations and team performance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance processes for plant's physical structure and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance department and train staff effectively.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to production equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Technical Interpretation

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Date: Apr 10, 2025

Location: Williamston, SC, US, 29661

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

Job Title: Cushman Engineering Services Manager

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken Cushman site in Williamston, SC, and reports to the Plant Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting all processes related to the maintenance of the plant’s physical structure, equipment, and the production and environmental systems.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure service calls and machinery repairs are completed in a timely manner and maintenance support is available as needed
• Establish work schedules, shift assignments and work prioritization
• Track equipment failures, problems, spare parts, maintenance logs to assist in increasing equipment uptime and reliability
• Ensure documentation of maintenance work and activities performed, including work orders, engineering change requests, drawings, CAD files, procedures, project logs, etc.
• Participate in value engineering projects to increase production efficiency and capacity, reduce cost, improve quality, and improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Spearhead and support value engineering projects to increase production efficiency and capacity, reduce cost, improve quality and improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process, machine, and design improvements to production equipment and procedures
• Oversee the maintenance of the building and mechanical systems for site
• Responsible for training and supervising the maintenance department
• Coordinate work performed by outside vendors
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Must follow safety standard work.

The successful candidates will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and supervision skills
• Strong project management and planning
• Strong problem-solving methods
• Organize and manage multiple priorities and projects
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints, electrical and fluidic schematics, and process control flow charts
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to generate, interpret, and explain with clarity complex mechanical design drawings and documentation

Qualifications Required:

• BS degree (Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving capability
• AutoCAD or similar software experience
• Ability to communicate and interact at all levels.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.