What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Engineering Manager position at HSM Careers?
About Us
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Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.
At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do
- Lead Maintenance Excellence
- Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies aligned with ISO 9001 standards
- Drive reliability engineering initiatives that eliminate chronic equipment issues and minimize downtime
- Implement autonomous maintenance and SCADA systems to enhance uptime and asset management
- Deliver Technical Solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system challenges quickly and effectively
- Lead root cause analysis efforts and ensure long-term corrective actions are sustained
- Oversee PLC/HMI and automation improvements to boost throughput and efficiency
- Drive Capital Projects & Optimization
- Manage end-to-end execution of maintenance and engineering capital projects—from concept to commissioning
- Apply lean manufacturing and design-for-maintenance principles to simplify processes and increase reliability
- Partner with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and system optimization
- Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
- Supervise and mentor a skilled maintenance team, fostering accountability, engagement, and growth
- Promote cross-training, professional development, and a culture of safety and continuous learning
- Champion Lean, TPM, and 5S initiatives that empower employees and drive measurable improvements
- Ensure Safety & Compliance
- Lead with a safety-first mindset—ensuring all maintenance activities meet OSHA, NFPA 70E, and automotive safety standards
- Maintain thorough documentation of maintenance, PM plans, audits, and risk assessments
- Collaborate with EHS and Operations to enhance workplace safety and operational reliability
What You Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
- Experience: 8 years in engineering and maintenance within high-volume manufacturing, including 3 years in a leadership role
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.)
- CMMS expertise and capital planning experience
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and design-for-maintenance principles
- Certifications (preferred): CMRP, PMP, Six Sigma, or Safety
- Industry Knowledge: Automotive or transportation manufacturing strongly preferred; experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 a plus
Why Join Us
- Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
- Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation 9 company paid holidays.
- On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
- Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
- Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.
EEOC
At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $97,000 - $135,000