Maintenance & Engineering Services Director

Mackinnon Bruce International; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in filtration is seeking a results-driven Director of Maintenance & Engineering Services to lead a high-performing team in a large-scale manufacturing operation. This full-time role focuses on driving reliability, safety, and efficiency across plant operations while managing multi-million-dollar capital projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 10 years of leadership experience in Maintenance and Manufacturing environments, along with proficiency in CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in Maintenance and Manufacturing environments.
• Proven success managing large-scale capital projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Maintenance team.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage multi-million-dollar CapEx projects including facility upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Project Management

Reliability Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar relevant degree

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Director of Maintenance & Engineering Services

Industry: Filtration Manufacturing

📍 500K sq. ft. manufacturing facility | Full-time | On-site leadership role

We’re seeking a results-driven Director of Maintenance & Engineering Services to lead a high-performing Filtration organization in a large‑scale manufacturing operation. This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving reliability, safety, and efficiency across all plant equipment and infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Maintenance team (Maintenance Manager, Supervisor, and ~16 Technicians).
• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance operations, preventive maintenance programs, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Manage and execute multi‑million‑dollar CapEx projects, including new equipment relocation, facility upgrades, and plant layout changes.
• Develop strategic maintenance and engineering plans that support growth, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and promote a strong safety‑first culture.
• Own maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost‑containment strategies.
• Standardize maintenance processes, documentation, and CMMS utilization to improve uptime and reliability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to implement process improvements and drive measurable results in efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar relevant degree.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in Maintenance and Manufacturing environments.
• Proven success managing large‑scale capital projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems, preventive maintenance, and reliability best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills — process‑oriented and hands‑on.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and interpreting engineering drawings a plus.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function and Industries

Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and making an impact in a complex, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.