Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Aspire Talent Solutions; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Pension plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks an Engineering and Maintenance Manager in the Mansfield, OH area to lead engineering and maintenance in a fast-paced automotive supplier site. You will report to the Plant Manager and manage both direct and indirect reports, driving reliability, capital projects and continuous improvement.

The role requires a technical degree, manufacturing leadership experience across multi‑shift operations, and a proven track record in cost control and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering management experience.
• Experience managing others in a multi-shift environment.
• Strong continuous improvement background.
• Experience with automated environments and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor the engineering and maintenance team.
• Manage day-to-day production engineering needs.
• Improve manufacturing processes by eliminating bottlenecks and improving throughput.
• Champion projects to completion within budgets and timelines.
• Oversee the annual capital equipment budget.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to completion.
• Support electrical troubleshooting, including PLCs and automation.
• Lead validation of new equipment and presentations on project status.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC troubleshooting

Automation systems

Power BI

Job description

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Mansfield, OH area

Competitive salary depending on years of experience, education and certifications

Take the helm of Engineering and Maintenance for a high-growth Mansfield area facility, where you’ll join an energetic leadership team and enjoy a rare retirement package including both a 401K match and pension plan!

High-Profile Leadership Role:

Report directly to a driven Plant Manager in a key site leadership position, overseeing both Engineering and Maintenance in a high-impact capacity.

Post-Turnaround Growth Momentum:

Join an energetic leadership team at a pivotal moment—with a successful turnaround complete, rising CapEx investments, and a surge in new business awards, the facility is primed for growth!

Award-Winning Industry Leader:

Manage a diverse portfolio for a premier, award-winning automotive supplier in exceptional quality standing with its customers, supported by steady new contract wins.

Unrivaled Financial Security:

Secure your future with a rare and powerful retirement package, including a 100% 401K match (up to 4%) plus a traditional pension plan.

Significant Earnings Potential:

Maximize your compensation with a competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus potential.

Award winning automotive supplier is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for their fast‑paced team. As the Engineering and Maintenance Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and will oversee a team of direct and indirect reports. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead, coach and mentor the engineering and maintenance team
• Manage day‑to‑day production engineering needs
• Improve manufacturing processes by eliminating bottlenecks, improving throughput, etc.
• Champion team and engineering projects to completion and within budget and established timelines
• Manage the annual capital equipment budget
• Drive continuous improvement projects to completion
• Support complex electrical troubleshooting, including PLCs, robotics and other automation
• Lead validation of new equipment
• Give presentations related to engineering projects, metrics, timelines and budgets
• Prioritize facilities and maintenance projects
• Direct and manage troubleshooting of equipment, delegating projects as needed
• Develop, implement and improve preventative maintenance programs
• Oversee external contractors
• Complete all required reports for upper level management
• Develop, monitor and improve engineering KPIs
• Other duties as delegated by management

This is a critical lead position at a fast‑paced plant. Candidates should enjoy working in a team‑oriented environment and leading a group of mechanical and electrical‑oriented engineering professionals. Candidates should be assertive, systems oriented, have the ability to make hard decisions, and enjoy coaching and mentoring teams. Energetic individuals with passion are highly desired!

Benefits are competitive, including medical, dental, 401K, short‑term incentive program, life insurance, bonus potential, pension, paid holidays and vacation.

REQUIREMENTS for the Engineering and Maintenance Manager

1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field
2. At least three years of similar manufacturing engineering management experience, ideally with an automotive supplier or in fast‑paced, mass production manufacturing environments
3. Experience managing others
4. Strong manufacturing background
5. Experience supporting a multi‑shift operation
6. Strong background with continuous improvement
7. Experience overseeing budgets
8. Experience working in automated environments
9. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required

1. ERP experience
2. Power BI
3. Microsoft Project
4. Lean and/or Six Sigma Certifications

What is offered?

• The plant has earned new business and is ready for growth
• High profile position, reporting to the Plant Manager
• Diverse automotive business mix
• Bonus potential, up to two months' salary
• 401K match of 100% up to 4% plus pension plan
• Company is in good quality standing with their customers

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Mansfield, OH area. There is a currently no relocation package being offered.

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