Engineering Manager

Metric; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metric is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join their Cedar Rapids site. This hands-on engineering leader will manage a growing capital project portfolio, collaborate with the leadership team, and direct cross-functional teams to sustain safe and efficient operations.

The role focuses on leading day-to-day engineering and maintenance, coordinating preventative and reactive maintenance, and developing a high-performing team while ensuring compliance with safety standards and

Formación

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other engineering verticals considered.
• Experience in the ingredients or chemicals industry.
• 3+ years managing project teams in engineering and/or maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Engineering & Maintenance: supervise day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and respond to breakdowns.
• Team Leadership: coach and develop the maintenance team.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: ensure compliance with health & safety, engineering standards, statutory requirements, and company policies, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Engineering leadership

Safety compliance

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Metric are currently partnered with one of our leading clients in looking for a strong Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join their Cedar Rapids site. We are looking for a hands on Engineering leader who can manage a growing book of capital projects, work collaboratively with the rest of the leadership team and manage varying cross functional teams.

Responsibilities in addition, include:

• Lead Engineering & Maintenance: Supervise day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring equipment, machinery, and facilities operate safely and efficiently.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and respond to breakdowns, minimising downtime and maintaining production continuity.
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with company procedures.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health & safety, engineering standards, statutory requirements, and company policies, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

To be considered for this role:

• A Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering is the preference, other Engineering verticals considered.
• Must have experience in the ingredients or chemicals industry.
• 3+ years managing project teams in engineering and or maintenance.