Location: Farwell, MI
Description: Position: Plant Engineering Manager
Location: Farwell, Michigan
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: Up to $160,000 annually, with relocation assistance available
Schedule: Day shift
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with management to ensure plant operations and machinery are performing optimally. Lead a team of approximately 12 maintenance and tooling professionals. Act as a mentor and provide hands-on troubleshooting support when necessary. Enhance plant performance metrics, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0 initiatives, through comprehensive analysis and strategic solutions. A Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement. Ideal Candidate Profile:
Proficient in industrial machinery, especially control systems and hydraulics, with experience in Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal. Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles within a plant setting. Knowledgeable in modern reliability practices and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Competent in general computer use. Skilled in implementing management objectives into tangible outcomes. Role Summary: The Engineering Manager will lead the Engineering & Maintenance team, overseeing the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, and facilities. This includes managing projects, upgrades, and maintenance activities to meet production and quality targets.
Duties Include:
Directing maintenance operations to ensure high machine availability and achievement of key performance indicators. Managing downtime incidents and providing strategic interventions. Coordinating technician schedules and work assignments across corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance. Liaising with management to address operational challenges and enhance plant efficiency. Supervising the installation of new machinery and the upgrade of existing equipment. Managing engineering, facility, and maintenance budgets. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field with at least five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with manufacturing equipment, including hydraulics, pumps, fluid systems, 480 VAC motors, electrical controls, and robotics. Understanding of CMMS and reliability-centered maintenance. Familiarity with plant operations, TPM, and maintenance strategies. Knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell RSLogix, Siemens Step7, TIA) is preferred. CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA) is advantageous. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with seat foam production. Background in automotive manufacturing. Application Instructions: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes to .
Contact: This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at
About the Company:
Judge Group
The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.
The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit or call toll free .
Company Size:
5,000 to 9,999 employees
Industry:
Computer/IT Services
Founded:
1970
Website:
