Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

Insight Global; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer to oversee projects and support equipment implementation in the plant. You will work with engineering and automation teams from design to handoff, becoming the resident expert on new equipment and training others.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of heavy automation, debugging PLCs, and driving process improvements, safety, and quality with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive/manufacturing maintenance (stamping, injection molding, welding, machining) required.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with capital equipment projects, contractor coordination, and equipment installation.
• Process design, improvement, and verification experience.
• Preventive maintenance planning experience and uptime optimization.
• Proficiency with CAD and advanced Excel; knowledge of APQP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing projects and support new equipment, automation, and processes in the plant.
• Collaborate with engineering and automation teams from design through installation and handoff.
• Train production staff on new equipment and ensure operational readiness.
• Support new product launches; drive preventative maintenance improvements and RCA/FMEA.
• Lead equipment installations, plant layout/expansion, and safety/quality improvements.

Skills

Industrial robotics

Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Process design & improvement

Capital equipment coordination

Root cause analysis

FMEA knowledge

CAD software

Excel (Advanced)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skilled trades/maintenance background

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer will serve as an individual contributor responsible for overseeing manufacturing projects and supporting the implementation of new equipment, automation, and production processes within the plant. This person will work closely with engineering and automation teams from the initial design and review stages through installation, launch, and handoff to production, ultimately becoming the plant’s resident expert on new equipment and training others on its operation. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with heavy industrial robotics and automation, including the ability to troubleshoot production equipment and processes. Additional responsibilities include supporting new product launches, preventative maintenance improvements, FMEAs and root cause analysis, equipment installations, plant layout and expansion initiatives, and partnering with production and quality teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.

Skills and Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; open to candidates who have progressed through a skilled trades or maintenance background5+ years of experience in automotive/manufacturing maintenance, including stamping, injection molding, welding, machining, or similar processesStrong hands-on technical background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenanceAllen-Bradley PLC experience, including the ability to modify/troubleshoot PLCsExperience supporting capital equipment projects, with an understanding of mechanical and electrical requirements, contractor coordination, equipment installation, and obtaining quotesExperience with process design, process improvement, and verificationExperience developing or writing preventative maintenance plansExperience identifying and eliminating waste / improving manufacturing efficiencyBasic Excel skills, including working with spreadsheetsProficiency with CAD softwareUnderstanding of APQP requirements and new product/equipment launchesExperience supporting large-scale capital equipment installations/projects

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].