Plant Engineer

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-site polymer products company is seeking a Plant Engineer to oversee engineering aspects of new development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong capital project and maintenance experience, ensuring safety and efficiency in plant operations. Responsibilities include managing equipment installations and conducting performance analyses. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of plant engineering and maintenance experience.
• Experience in the plastics industry or similar manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering aspects of new capital projects for equipment and plant.
• Manage plant expansions, equipment specifications, acquisition, and installation.
• Analyze equipment performance and reliability issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Safety Systems

Root-Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

4-year technical degree

Tools

PLC/HMI controls

HVAC

3-phase power

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

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Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation

Annual Bonus

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Position: Plant Engineer

The Problem:

Growth and new product development initiatives have led to the need to add a Plant Engineer to help lead and handle the engineering aspects of new development projects related to building additions, manufacturing equipment additions, and equipment modernizations.

The Company:

A leading and growing multi-site polymer products company. We are seeking a Plant Engineer with strong capital equipment, capital project, and maintenance experience to be a key part of our growth and improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on and in the middle of the action where machinery is being installed and where equipment problems occur.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the engineering aspects of new capital projects for equipment and plant, collaborating with vendors.
2. Manage plant expansions, equipment and tooling specifications, acquisition, and installation.
3. Analyze equipment and machinery performance and reliability issues, applying root-cause analysis.
4. Ensure safety is prioritized with all plant and equipment modifications or installations.
5. Establish preventative and predictive maintenance guidelines, ensuring proper documentation or manuals exist for machinery.
6. Participate in capacity and utilization studies, working with teams to improve machinery performance.
7. Support manufacturing operations and engage in continuous improvement activities related to plant engineering.
8. Assist in updating Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a 4-year technical degree, or a combination of technical training and experience.
• At least 5 years of plant engineering and maintenance experience.
• Experience in the plastics industry or similar manufacturing environment, with equipment such as motors, drives, air compressors, chillers, grinders, water pumps, PLC/HMI controls, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulics.
• Experience with plant expansions and equipment such as HVAC, incoming 3-phase power, plumbing, ventilation, and familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Direct involvement with safety systems related to maintenance, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Engineering and Manufacturing
• Industries: Plastics Manufacturing and Rubber Products Manufacturing

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Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)

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