Plant Engineer - Reman

Saf--holland-5; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Pet insurance

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND is seeking a Plant Engineer at the Marion, NC facility to drive continuous improvement, support safety, quality, and environmental compliance, and influence key plant decisions. The role involves leading capital projects, partnering with production teams, and developing preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will oversee facility infrastructure and production support equipment, coordinate environmental compliance programs, and liaise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, facility, and environmental improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Research and implement new technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
• Support capital investment planning, equipment justification, and project execution.
• Partner with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and resolve operational challenges.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MaintainX

Fiix

SAP Maintenance

Job description

Are you an innovative engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading improvement projects, and making a direct impact on plant performance? We are seeking a Plant Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout our Marion facility while supporting safety, quality, operational excellence, and environmental compliance. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, lead capital projects, and develop long-term solutions that support a world-class manufacturing operation.

What You'll Do

As Plant Engineer, you will:

• Lead manufacturing, facility, and environmental improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Research and implement new technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
• Support capital investment planning, equipment justification, and project execution.
• Partner with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and resolve operational challenges.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.
• Oversee facility infrastructure, grounds, machinery, and production support equipment.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, permits, audits, inspections, and ISO 14001 initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and environmental reporting requirements.
• Act as the facility liaison for IT-related projects and support activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Lead and develop maintenance team personnel while supporting employee growth and engagement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, maintenance, or facilities management.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as MaintainX, Fiix, SAP Maintenance, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance programs and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience leading capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and work within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed to support operations.

Travel

• Approximately 5% travel, including occasional domestic and international travel.

Why Join Us?

At SAF-HOLLAND, we are committed to our core values of Safety, Respect, Reliability, Innovation, and Responsibility. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, influence plant performance, and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence while working alongside a team dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

We offer a benefits package designed to keep employees and their families happy, healthy and secure. We offer Medical, RX, Dental, Vison, Company Paid Life Insurance for employees and their families, Paid Long-term and Short-term Disability, a Wellness program and even Pet Insurance. We also offer a HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP and 401k Plan with Company Match. We have generous Paid Time Off Policies.