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Assistant Plant Engineer

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Denison, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
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Assistant Plant Engineer

Location: Denison, Iowa

Employment Type: Direct Hire – Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite (No Remote)

Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 bonus

Benefits: Full Benefits Relocation Assistance

About The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an Assistant Plant Engineer to support maintenance and engineering operations in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across plant operations.

Position Overview

The Assistant Plant Engineer will lead maintenance initiatives, support capital projects, and drive operational efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead capital project development and execution
  • Manage maintenance operations to minimize downtime
  • Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee maintenance team performance and scheduling
  • Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental standards
  • Develop KPIs and track maintenance performance
  • Collaborate with plant leadership on operational improvements
  • Coach and develop maintenance team members

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5 years in manufacturing environment
  • 2 years leadership experience
  • PLC and ammonia refrigeration experience (required)
  • Food manufacturing experience required
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and CMMS
  • Experience with TPM, preventive/predictive maintenance
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Meat processing or kill floor / harvest floor experience
  • Experience in high-volume production environments
  • Strong change management experience

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 bonus
  • Full benefits package
  • Relocation assistance available

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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