Engineering & Maintenance Manager — Capital Projects & CI

ALLNEX; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

allnex is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead capital projects, support automation and process improvement initiatives, strengthen safety and mechanical integrity programs, and optimize day-to-day plant operations.

This hands-on role suits an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to make a visible impact on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across our Kalamazoo site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP, LIMS, PI, AutoCAD, DCS/PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Leads capital projects and manages scope and planning as project manager.
• Supports automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strengthens process safety and mechanical integrity programs.
• Helps optimize plant operations and day-to-day reliability.
• Provides leadership through Contractor Management to ensure SHE and engineering standards.
• Aligns with Operations to troubleshoot chemistry and processes to meet production goals.
• Drives Continuous Improvement using six sigma, lean, and related methods.
• Contributes to Quality Management System with SOPs and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Operations planning

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

LIMS

PI

AutoCAD

DCS/PLCs

Job description

allnex is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead capital projects, support automation and process improvement initiatives, strengthen safety and mechanical integrity programs, and optimize day-to-day plant operations.

This hands-on role suits an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to make a visible impact on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across our Kalamazoo site.