On-Site Plant Engineer: Lean Ops & Process Innovator

Ameristaff; Ringgold (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions in Virginia is seeking a Plant Engineer for a leading manufacturing facility in Danville. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong mechanical aptitude, and a track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities include site technical leadership, maintenance systems management, capital project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with European facilities. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel and engineering software proficiency.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for equipment and process inquiries.
• Analyze mechanical and process issues and implement effective solutions.
• Develop technical skills within maintenance and operations teams.
• Oversee onboarding, staffing, and performance feedback for the Maintenance Lead.
• Collaborate with European facilities to share and implement best practices.
• Lead assigned portions of Daily 48-Hour and Weekly Operations Team meetings.
• Act as SME for technical aspects of Complaint Handling.
• Manage, maintain, and improve IT equipment; coordinate for system support.
• Develop and maintain material balances.
• Promote and sustain a Lean culture.
• Utilize CI tools to maximize asset utilization.
• Provide technical and business support for systems, technology, and production processes.
• Leverage automation and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Identify and address safety risks; ensure equipment remains in excellent condition.
• Plan, schedule, and assign preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Lead defect handling and breakdown elimination efforts.
• Maintain relationships with equipment vendors and service partners.
• Develop and execute technical solutions for productivity and goals.
• Support new product and application requirements.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: scope, design, cost, scheduling, procurement, installation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Process improvement

Lean

Kaizen

TPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Engineering software

Job description

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions in Virginia is seeking a Plant Engineer for a leading manufacturing facility in Danville. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong mechanical aptitude, and a track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities include site technical leadership, maintenance systems management, capital project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with European facilities. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 per year.