Senior Plant Engineer: Lean, Reliability & CI Leader

Carcoustics

Howell (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Carcoustics Howell Plant in Michigan is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead engineering, maintenance, facilities and capital projects, ensuring reliability and continuous improvement of plant equipment and processes.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing engineering experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record of operational excellence in high-volume manufacturing. This role reports to the Plant Manager and drives safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
Minimum 15 years of manufacturing experience in an industrial production environment.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing teams.
Experience managing capital projects, equipment installation, and facility improvements.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, PLCs, and industrial controls.
Knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and industrial safety requirements.
Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead plant engineering and maintenance teams to achieve operational objectives.
Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to engineering and maintenance personnel.
Drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction through lean initiatives.