Manufacturing Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) in SE Mississippi invites a Maintenance Leader to guide a manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes leadership of maintenance teams, equipment reliability, and collaboration with production, quality and engineering to achieve uptime and efficiency.

The successful candidate will lead preventive and predictive maintenance, install and commission equipment, and mentor staff in a fast‑paced, high‑mix environment while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Maintenance Leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills including communications, problem solving, training employees, mentoring and setting standards.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting & repair of production equipment.
• Experience with preventative & predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Experience installing and setting up manufacturing equipment.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams.

Skills

Maintenance Leadership

Industrial Equipment

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Cross-functional Leadership

Mentoring & Training

Job description

Maintenance Leadership Role, Industrial Equipment Manufacture, SE Mississippi

A well‑established, financially strong, and growth‑oriented Commercial & Industrial Equipment Manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Leader professional for its southeastern Mississippi manufacturing operation.

This organization is an industry leader serving a prestigious portfolio of nationally recognized brands. The plant operates as a fully integrated, end‑to‑end manufacturing facility, with a strong emphasis on highly customized, fabricated, and assembled products. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market leader that values operational excellence, people development, and collaborative culture.

The company offers outstanding total compensation, including a competitive base salary, bonus potential, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of Maintenance Leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing environment, metal fabrication, assembly, engineered‑to‑order, or high‑mix manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills that include strong communications, problem solving, ability to train employees, mentoring, skills development and holding employees accountable and setting standards
• Industrial equipment maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, shears, saws, milling machines, gears, motors and related equipment
• Experience troubleshooting & repair of production equipment
• Experience with preventative & predictive maintenance to reduce down time.
• Experience installing and setting up manufacturing equipment.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership skills working with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

In addition to the career opportunity, the area offers an excellent quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average, affordable housing, and easy access to universities, outdoor recreation, and family‑friendly community events