Maintenance Engineer

Position: IWS Maintenance Engineer

Location: Danville, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong IWS (Integrated Work System) Maintenance Engineer to drive maintenance excellence and equipment reliability within our manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in implementing and continuously improving world-class maintenance systems, developing high-performing teams, and eliminating breakdown losses through structured problem-solving and IWS methodologies.

The IWS Maintenance Engineer will serve as the owner of maintenance performance for an assigned production cell, acting as both a technical expert and a coach. You will lead the deployment of Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (MPS), Breakdown Elimination (BDE), and Daily Management Systems (DMS), while building sustainable capability across operations and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the elimination of maintenance and breakdown-related losses for the assigned production cell.
• Lead and sustain the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system and IWS pillars within the maintenance function.
• Facilitate structured root cause analysis for equipment failures using IWS tools such as IPS, 5 Whys, UPS, Dice Charts, and failure analysis.
• Develop and execute short-term (24-hour) and mid-term (up to 90-day) action plans in collaboration with Cell Leads and line teams.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve Daily Management Systems (DMS), including Breakdown Elimination and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling.
• Coach and develop line teams to become self-sufficient by strengthening technical skills, problem-solving capability, and adherence to standards.
• Create and maintain maintenance standards, One Point Lessons (OPLs), and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and process consistency.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and upgrades by contributing to planning, risk assessment, and technical readiness.
• Drive the effective use of Progressive Maintenance tools, PM cards, and reliability methodologies to improve equipment performance and uptime.
• Serve as a continuity link between maintenance, operations, and other IWS pillars to ensure alignment with site and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent education in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Automation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a maintenance, reliability, or continuous improvement role.
• Strong working knowledge of time-based and condition-based maintenance, TPM or similar systems, and root cause failure analysis.
• Experience with maintenance planning & scheduling, spare parts management, and reliability improvement practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated ability to coach teams, lead change, and drive structured problem-solving in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and family members
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave (up to 20 weeks)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Education and Tuition Assistance
• Personal Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Flexible dress code
• Snacks and drinks on site
• Company events and office celebrations
• Volunteering and community involvement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling support for employees and family members

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in building a world-class maintenance and reliability culture. You will work in a structured, continuous-improvement environment where your technical expertise, coaching ability, and problem-solving skills directly impact performance, safety, and operational excellence.