Engineering Manager (Maintenance and Facilities)

CapstoneONE Search; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Facilities Engineering Manager for its flagship West Michigan operation. Reporting to the General Manager, this role leads maintenance and facilities engineering, aiming for equipment reliability, robust infrastructure, and capital project execution.

Required: Bachelor's in engineering or related field (or a high school diploma with 10+ years of management), 7+ years in facilities management with 5+ in leadership, and proven Lean/TPM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline or equivalent management experience.
• 7+ years in facilities management with 5+ in leadership.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Experience implementing Lean, TPM and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments, providing technical direction and developing team capabilities.
• Drive equipment reliability, asset utilization, and reduced downtime through preventive maintenance and TPM.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, and coordination of internal resources and contractors.
• Develop and execute facility improvements, equipment upgrades and capital projects with ROI justification.
• Manage budgets, establish KPIs, and drive improvements in maintenance effectiveness and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering and other leaders to prioritize maintenance and support plant-wide improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Preventive maintenance

Asset management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

High school diploma with 10+ years management experience

Job description

A globally prominent and rapidly growing industrial manufacturer seeks to hire an experienced Maintenance & Facilities Engineering Manager at their flagship operation in West Michigan. Reporting the General Manager, this high-visibility role will oversee the maintenance and facilities engineering functions within a complex manufacturing operation, with responsibility for equipment reliability, plant infrastructure, capital improvements, and departmental performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, proven leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments, providing technical direction, establishing performance expectations, and developing the capabilities of team members.
• Drive equipment reliability, asset utilization, and reduced downtime through preventive maintenance programs, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, equipment troubleshooting, and the coordination of internal resources and outside contractors to support production requirements.
• Develop and execute facility improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and capital projects, including the evaluation and justification of capital expenditures.
• Manage departmental budgets, establish and monitor key performance metrics, and implement improvements that strengthen maintenance effectiveness and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other functional leaders to prioritize maintenance activities, minimize production disruptions, and support plant-wide improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in engineering or other, technical discipline OR a high school diploma with at least 10 years of relevant, management experience..
• Minimum of seven years of experience in facilities management or related functions, including at least five years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment, maintenance practices, and facility infrastructure within a complex production environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean manufacturing principles, TPM, preventive maintenance strategies, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with clear opportunities for advancement and other attractive perks. Relocation assistance is available for especially qualified individuals outside of the immediate geographic area.