Technical Engineering Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a proactive Technical Engineering Maintenance Manager to enhance maintenance processes and lead a team. This role demands a strong electrical background, strategic planning ability, and hands-on leadership skills. With a focus on continuous improvement and safety, you will oversee maintenance operations across all shifts while mentoring staff to ensure top-tier performance.

Benefits

Full health coverage

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs for maintenance and safety.
• Manage facilities systems and supervise staff.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Troubleshooting

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

LOTO Procedures

Wiring Diagrams

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Leader with a strong electrical background and a passion for driving results on the production floor?
We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Engineering Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance processes across all operating shifts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic planning, team development, and technical expertise.

Please complete the screening questions if you apply!

What You Receive:

• Competitive Salary: Earn 110k+ annually, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health coverage, 401(k) plan, generous PTO, and more.
• Career Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement training programs for maintenance, equipment handling, and safety.

• Lead a Safety-First culture, championing 5S practices and enforcing all safety standards.

• Manage facilities systems—power, compressed air, vacuum, hydraulics, and more.

• Supervise internal staff and external contractors for repairs, installations, and upgrades.

• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of spare parts and facility documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement by recommending layout changes, new technologies, and process enhancements.

• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) strategies.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and guide the team in hands-on repairs.

• Coordinate the purchase of materials, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

• Support cross-functional operations with reporting, capacity planning, and delay mitigation.

• Vendor management and cross department collaboration

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field strongly (or equivalent experience).

• 8+ years in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems.

• Strong knowledge of LOTO procedures, schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.

• Practical experience in plastics processing is a plus.

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including off-shifts, for training or observation.

Ready to Drive Engineering Excellence?

Lead our maintenance operations and ensure top-tier performance. Click “APPLY NOW” to become a pivotal part of our team.

Company DescriptionWe provide outsourcing, staffing, consulting and workforce solutions within the areas of engineering, accounting and finance, healthcare, human resources, IT, legal, life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration and sales and marketing. We can’t wait to tell you all about it.Company DescriptionWe provide outsourcing, staffing, consulting and workforce solutions within the areas of engineering, accounting and finance, healthcare, human resources, IT, legal, life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration and sales and marketing. We can’t wait to tell you all about it.