Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Weidmann Electrical Technology; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance + HSA

Vision & dental insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Wellness programs

Clothing allowance

Computer loan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Weidmann Electrical Technology in Middletown, OH is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations, ensuring reliability and continuous improvement. You will drive capital projects, optimize equipment uptime, and uphold safety, quality, and lean practices across the site.

Join a team focused on cost efficiency, operational excellence, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering and manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, maintenance operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in paper, pulp, or similar process manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and SAP/MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee capital projects from concept to implementation, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Direct preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and asset performance.
• Champion Lean initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across engineering, maintenance, and facilities activities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Operations leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Equipment reliability

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

407 Charles Street, Middletown, OH 45042, USA

On-Site

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.

Allow us to introduce ourselves…

We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement.

Weidmann Electrical Technology has been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years. With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.

The role…

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager is a key member of the site leadership team responsible for leading engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations. This role ensures the reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facilities while managing capital projects, supporting operational excellence, driving cost efficiency, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Make An Impact…

Lead & Develop

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with site leadership to support business priorities and operational excellence.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and performance.

Drive Reliability & Improvement

• Lead engineering and capital projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and asset performance.
• Identify and implement new technologies, equipment, and process improvements that enhance manufacturing performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, reliability, energy efficiency, and cost.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to identify opportunities and drive results.

Manage Safety & Resources

• Ensure engineering, maintenance, and facility activities meet company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Develop and manage CAPEX, engineering, and maintenance budgets while identifying opportunities for greater cost efficiency.
• Effectively manage contractors, labor, equipment, materials, and other resources to support operational needs.

What Do You Bring…

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering and manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineering operations within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects, maintenance operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in paper, pulp, or similar process manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using SAP.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and maintenance systems.

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO.
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.