Senior Maintenance Engineer

Alten USA; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance improvement efforts in our Maryland facility. You will develop and implement reliable maintenance strategies, analyze equipment data, and collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and drive lean improvements.

The role emphasizes world-class practices, predictive maintenance, and cross‑functional leadership, with first-shift focus and occasional after-hours support to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supporting engineering projects involving mechanical, electrical, controls, or industrial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of professional maintenance practices throughout the organization.
• Develop and standardize maintenance processes, procedures, and best practices to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Analyze equipment performance using current and historical data to identify trends, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create, review, maintain, and update technical drawings, documentation, and equipment records.
• Evaluate machine components and recommend lifecycle management strategies, repairs, or replacement plans.
• Develop and support condition-based and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset performance.
• Create, validate, and maintain standardized maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Lead initiatives that extend equipment life, improve machine reliability, and reduce maintenance-related losses.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of maintenance methods, systems, and tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and operational performance across the facility.
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and foster a culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Maintenance methodologies

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial engineering

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The Senior Maintenance Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance processes, and supporting operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. This role develops and implements maintenance strategies aligned with world-class manufacturing practices and lean principles to minimize equipment downtime, eliminate waste, and increase overall operational efficiency. The position also provides technical leadership across maintenance functions while promoting employee engagement, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable process improvements.

This position primarily supports first-shift operations; however, occasional support outside normal business hours is required to meet production and maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of professional maintenance practices throughout the organization.

• Develop and standardize maintenance processes, procedures, and best practices to improve equipment performance and reliability.

• Analyze equipment performance using current and historical data to identify trends, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Create, review, maintain, and update technical drawings, documentation, and equipment records.

• Evaluate machine components and recommend lifecycle management strategies, repairs, or replacement plans.

• Develop and support condition-based and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset performance.

• Create, validate, and maintain standardized maintenance procedures and work instructions.

• Lead initiatives that extend equipment life, improve machine reliability, and reduce maintenance-related losses.

• Coordinate with production, engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of maintenance methods, systems, and tools.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and operational performance across the facility.

• Promote lean manufacturing principles and foster a culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting engineering projects involving mechanical, electrical, controls, or industrial systems.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and data interpretation.

• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance methodologies.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or world‑class manufacturing methodologies.

• Ability to influence change and drive process improvements across cross‑functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, customer‑focused approach.

• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and committed to building positive working relationships while delivering measurable business results.

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.