What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineer position at CAMCO MANUFACTURING LLC?
About Camco Manufacturing:
Camco Manufacturing, founded in 1966, has evolved from a humble beginning with one employee and a single product to become a powerhouse in the outdoor recreation market. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, Camco has grown exponentially, boasting a workforce of over 1,000 employees, 140 patents, and an extensive product line exceeding 5,600 offerings. The company's commitment to innovation is evident through its best-in-class, in-house development team, specializing in creating cutting-edge products for the RV, marine, ATV, and other outdoor recreation industries.
Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Camco operates eight separate manufacturing and warehousing facilities encompassing one million square feet. This extensive infrastructure allows Camco to efficiently meet the diverse needs of its customers, solidifying its position as a leading aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer in the fast-growing outdoor recreation market. Focused on the RV, Marine, and Camping sectors, Camco's influence in these industries is significant, as it continues to lead the charge with a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to delivering top-notch products and services.
Job Title: Plant Engineer
Reports to: Director of Manufacturing
Location: Greensboro, NC
Overview:
The Plant Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility by overseeing equipment performance, maintenance planning, process improvements, and capital projects. This role provides technical expertise to production and maintenance teams, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects, including equipment upgrades, installations, and facility improvements.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and vendor requirements.
- Oversee contractors and ensure work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Communicate project updates and engineering recommendations to leadership.
- Develop and maintain equipment specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Provide engineering support to production and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related problems to minimize downtime.
- Partner with Maintenance leadership to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Support spare parts planning and equipment lifecycle management.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and methods to improve plant performance.
- Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to support plant goals.
- Provide technical training and guidance to operators and maintenance personnel.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering.
- Three to five years’ experience in manufacturing and industrial operations
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability principles, and root cause analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience in compliance, quality assurance, document control, or administrative coordination preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a wide range of career opportunities with excellent benefits. Above all, we are looking for passionate, talented, hard-working, nice people with great taste to help us build this brand we love.
- Competitive salary
- 401k with company match
- Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans. Supplemental insurance offered
- Promote work/life balance including paid time off and paid holidays
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law