Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Freudenberg Group; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group USA (Vibracoustic USA Inc.) in Kentucky seeks a Strategic Maintenance Leader to drive proactive maintenance programs, improve uptime, and oversee CAPEX budgets. You will recruit and mentor technicians and engineers, ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance while optimizing spare parts inventory.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in maintenance/electrical engineering, 5–10 years in related work, and 2–5 years in a supervisory role; CMMS proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in maintenance, electrical engineering or related field desired.
• Five to ten years related experience or equivalent combination; 2-5 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems; proficiency in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee CAPEX budgets, allocate resources, and control costs.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage maintenance technicians and engineers; promote safety and accountability.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all plant machinery and projects adhere to safety standards and regulations.
• Vendor & Inventory Management: Negotiate contracts and manage critical spare parts inventory.
• Troubleshooting & Uptime: Lead root-cause analysis to minimize downtime and boost productivity.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Education

BS in maintenance or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs.

Budget & Resource Management: Oversee capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets, allocate resources, and control operational costs.

Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage maintenance technicians and engineers. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure all plant machinery, building systems, and engineering projects strictly adhere to local, state, and federal safety standards and environmental regulations.

Vendor & Inventory Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers while ensuring critical spare parts inventory is efficiently stocked.

Troubleshooting & Uptime: Lead root-cause analysis for equipment failures to minimize unplanned downtime and boost productivity.

Qualifications:

BS in maintenance, electrical engineering or other related field desired

Five to Ten years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, minimum of 2-5 years in a supervisory or manager role.

Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems. Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Vibracoustic USA Inc.