Plant Engineer: Equipment Reliability & Process Improvement

Piping Rock; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Pet insurance

Company events & celebrations

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products, a Washington-based manufacturing team, seeks a detail-oriented Plant Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability. This hands-on role partners with the VP of Engineering and plant leadership to drive improvements in a dynamic production environment.

Ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree with up to 4 years of related experience, AutoCAD capability, and manufacturing maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Ability to make AutoCAD drawings.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor all plant equipment (HVAC, boilers, compressors) for reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager and supervisors to ensure smooth operation.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to set up procedures for site equipment.
• Ensure PM work orders are complete and up to date.
• Identify improvements to plant processes and implement optimization measures.
• Train personnel on safety, QC procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Review project plans to meet timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and SOP regulations and EHS requirements.
• Drive uptime improvements and manage machine downtime initiatives.
• Develop operational plans for renovations, maintenance, or new machinery installation.

Job description

Piping Rock Health Products, a Washington-based manufacturing team, seeks a detail-oriented Plant Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability. This hands-on role partners with the VP of Engineering and plant leadership to drive improvements in a dynamic production environment.

Ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree with up to 4 years of related experience, AutoCAD capability, and manufacturing maintenance experience.