Production Engineering Lead: Maintenance, Capex & Uptime

Videojet Technologies Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional onboarding and training

Job summary

Veralto Corporation in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a Production Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance and capital projects, advancing a world‑class preventive maintenance program and asset lifecycle plans. You will coach the Maintenance Technician and partner with Operations to reduce downtime and improve OEE.

The role is on‑site, with responsibilities spanning safety, quality, cost control, and adoption of automation and Industry 4.0 concepts in a high‑mix manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering, production engineering, maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, or industrial engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Proven experience leading capital investment projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel or technical teams with a focus on coaching and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and industrial automation.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, RCM, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a best‑in‑class preventative and predictive maintenance program that maximizes equipment reliability and minimizes unplanned downtime.
• Lead the planning, budgeting, execution, and commissioning of capital investment projects supporting manufacturing growth, automation, infrastructure, and facility improvements.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the site’s Maintenance Technician while establishing clear priorities, standard work, and accountability.
• Develop equipment maintenance strategies, spare parts management, asset documentation, and equipment lifecycle plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), safety, quality, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions that improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop equipment standards, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and lead root‑cause investigations for recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure manufacturing equipment and facility projects meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement automation, new technologies, and process improvements that enhance manufacturing capability and reduce operating costs.
• Manage relationships with equipment vendors, contractors, and external engineering resources.
• Support facility maintenance activities including utilities, infrastructure, and building systems as required.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Asset management

Coaching & accountability

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

RCM

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Veralto Corporation in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a Production Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance and capital projects, advancing a world‑class preventive maintenance program and asset lifecycle plans. You will coach the Maintenance Technician and partner with Operations to reduce downtime and improve OEE.

The role is on‑site, with responsibilities spanning safety, quality, cost control, and adoption of automation and Industry 4.0 concepts in a high‑mix manufacturing environment.