Senior Maintenance Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to improve equipment reliability and optimize maintenance processes in a first-shift environment. You will apply world-class manufacturing and lean principles to minimize downtime, drive continuous improvement, and provide technical leadership across maintenance functions.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, condition-based programs, and collaboration with production and engineering teams to enhance safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading or supporting projects involving mechanical, electrical, controls, or industrial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and cross-departmental communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of professional maintenance practices.
• Develop and standardize maintenance processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze equipment performance to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, documentation, and records.
• Evaluate components and lifecycle management; recommend repairs or replacements.
• Develop condition-based and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead standardized maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Lead initiatives to extend equipment life and reduce losses.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement methods, systems, and tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects across the facility.
• Promote lean manufacturing and operational excellence.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

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-$80,000

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.

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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.

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