Maintenance Engineering Manager

DFM Solutions; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DFM Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will direct staff, ensure priority setting, and drive safety, quality, and cost control across all facility systems.

Responsibilities include overseeing preventative and predictive maintenance, improving equipment reliability, and coordinating with operations to meet customer requirements. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance in a leadership capacity is preferred.
• Experience in an automotive union environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the maintenance staff and prioritize assignments.
• Supervise performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead 24/7 facility maintenance operations and safety.
• Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance meets customer expectations.
• Optimize operating efficiency of customer machinery and equipment.
• Manage budget, labor, and controllable utility costs; reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer relationship skills

Organization & prioritization

Budgeting & cost control

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Maintenance program management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Mechanical Engineering Technology

10+ years manufacturing maintenance leadership experience (preferred)

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING MANAGER

The Maintenance Engineering Manager is responsible for maintenance management, ensuring the delivery of quality facility maintenance services. This role will provide leadership and direction to their team.

Primary Goals and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the maintenance staff and prioritize assignments.
• Supervise performance and take necessary steps to correct performance when indicated.
• Leadership and ongoing management of the salary and hourly workforce that operates and maintains facility equipment in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Make sure preventative and predictive maintenance of facility and equipment meets and exceeds customer expectations.
• Ensure optimum operating efficiency of customer’s machinery and equipment.
• Compliance with all company’s safety policies/procedures in compliance with OSHA.
• Demonstrate role model behavior for safety, integrity and ethical standards consistent with DFMS standards.
• Monitor facility costs and expenses, including tracking material, labor and controllable utility costs and working with subordinates to manage and eliminate waste.
• Responsible for coordinating staffing to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Inspect buildings’ physical plant routinely to ensure that building services are at the highest level of quality standards.
• Facilitates customer review and planning meetings.
• Responds to customer concerns and inquiries.
• Responsible for staff training and development, performance reviews, and disciplinary measures.
• Manage site to achieve KPI and performance indicators.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain positive relationship, being the primary interface with customer representatives.
• Collaborate to determine client expectations.
• Ensure delivery of committed services and overall customer satisfaction.

Employee Management

• Establish and maintain a safety-first culture by promoting and driving safe work and best practices.
• Collaborate with Operations team to provide continuous improvement to advance the quality of service delivery.
• Maximize productivity, motivate employees and promote a collaborative teamwork environment.

Role Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology or 10 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance in a leadership capacity, preferably in an automotive union environment.
• Working knowledge of coolant filtration, mist collection, hoists, HVAC, air compressors, chillers, electrical equipment, and PLC.
• Ability to plan and manage with budget and time constraints.
• Experience with CMMS (Maximo experience is a plus).
• Ability to create and maintain a maintenance program.
• Experienced in industrial safety practices.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and people skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.