Engineer I-Maintenance

ZF Group; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in Gray Court, SC is seeking a maintenance supervisor to lead technicians and planners, drive preventive maintenance, and improve equipment reliability. You will coordinate manpower, materials, and maintenance activities using SAP PM and Axalant, oversee spare parts, ensure safety and ISO/IATF compliance, and mentor staff through coaching and training.

A strong problem-solving background is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance concepts and procedures.
• Ability to train others on repair of production equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead maintenance technicians, planners, and MRO personnel to improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with production, engineering, and OEM teams to maximize equipment uptime.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and maintenance activities for daily operations, shutdowns, and special projects using SAP PM and Axalant.
• Drive asset care initiatives through training, inspections, lubrication management, predictive maintenance, and continuous equipment improvement.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, warranty tracking, tooling refurbishment, and maintenance resources to support operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, ISO/IATF standards, housekeeping (5S), and all company policies and procedures.
• Lead employee development through training, coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and qualification tracking.
• Serve as the communication liaison between shifts, support troubleshooting efforts, and implement continuous improvement programs to reduce equipment failures and increase efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Training others

Maintenance knowledge

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP PM

Axalant

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

• Manage and lead maintenance technicians, planners, and MRO personnel to improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with production, engineering, and OEM teams to maximize equipment uptime.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and maintenance activities for daily operations, shutdowns, and special projects using SAP PM and Axalant.
• Drive asset care initiatives through training, inspections, lubrication management, predictive maintenance, and continuous equipment improvement.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, warranty tracking, tooling refurbishment, and maintenance resources to support operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, ISO/IATF standards, housekeeping (5S), and all company policies and procedures.
• Lead employee development through training, coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and qualification tracking.
• Serve as the communication liaison between shifts, support troubleshooting efforts, and implement continuous improvement programs to reduce equipment failures and increase efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5+ years of related experience
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within maintenance.
• Ability to use and train individuals to repair production/manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of machining/production processes and machine maintenance and/or repair processes/procedures.
• Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge

Availability and flexibility schedule (e.g. weekends) to meet customer requirements.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• 2-5+ years of manufacturing experience
• SAP Maintenance/other MOS (maintenance operating system) experience, with Axalant experience a plus.
• Proficient in requirements of local, state & federal laws as required for industrial manufacturing (i.e. OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.