Plant Engineer

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

Salary Range: Pay: $100,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience

Position: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Description:

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions is currently seeking a Plant Engineer for a leading manufacturing facility in Danville, VA. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical professional with strong mechanical aptitude, proven leadership experience, and a passion for process improvement and innovation.

Benefits & Schedule for the Plant Engineer:

• Full-time, on-site position located in Danville, VA
• Pay: $100,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work for an international industry leader producing sustainable, high-performance materials
• Career growth potential within a global organization

Responsibilities of the Plant Engineer:

Site Technical Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical resource for equipment and process inquiries
• Analyze mechanical and process issues to recommend 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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical aspects of Complaint Handling
• Manage, maintain, and improve IT equipment; coordinate for system support

Process & Systems Optimization

• Develop and maintain material balances
• Promote and sustain a strong Lean culture throughout the facility
• Utilize Capacity Analysis, CI tools (Lean, TPM, Kaizen), and problem-solving methodologies to maximize asset utilization
• Provide technical and business support for systems, technology, and production processes
• Leverage automation and workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Maintenance Systems Management (through the Maintenance Lead)

• Identify and address equipment or facility-related safety risks
• Ensure facility and equipment remain in excellent operating 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

Capital Project Management

• Develop and execute technical solutions that meet productivity and business goals
• Support new product and application requirements
• Oversee full project lifecycle, including:
  • Scope Development
  • System Design
  • Cost Estimation & Budget Management
  • Scheduling
  • Procurement
  • Installation, Commissioning & Start-Up

Requirements for the Plant Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in project management, process engineering, systems engineering, or a similar discipline within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical skill set, analytical ability, and advanced proficiency with Excel and engineering software
• Demonstrated experience with maintenance systems and controls
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Excellent time-management and priority-setting skills
• Effective team player who fosters collaboration and strong working relationships
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence

Since 1985, AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions has been providing staffing support to companies throughout Virginia and North Carolina. AmeriStaff's first clients were mostly textile and furniture. From our beginnings in seasonal industrial staffing, we have expanded to include: healthcare, nursing, clerical, accounting, technical, direct hire and temp to hire, just to name a few. In addition to servicing a wide variety of clients, we have also provided tens of thousands of job seekers with employment opportunities. AmeriStaff has 8 locations servicing Virginia and North Carolina. Our service areas in Virginia include: South Boston, Halifax County, Mecklenburg, Chase City, Clarksville, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Chatham, Martinsville, Henry County, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Stuart, Patrick County. In North Carolina, we service: Eden, Reidsville, Rockingham County, Stoneville, Madison, Greensboro, High Point, Yanceyville, Roxboro, Person County, Burlington, Mebane and surrounding areas.