What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineer position at SolomonEdwards?
Plant Engineer – Specialty Packaging Manufacturing 🚀
Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re partnering with a growing specialty manufacturer to hire a hands-on Plant Engineer who loves solving production problems, building better processes, and getting out on the plant floor. If you’re the type who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys seeing your work directly impact production — this is the role for you. 🙌
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Role
• Highly visible position working directly with the Plant Manager
• A chance to lead tooling and process development from concept all the way to production
• Exciting, specialty packaging products used by major consumer brands 🥫✨
• Real opportunity to modernize equipment, improve layouts, and shape future production
• Competitive base salary bi-annual bonuses
🎯 What You Will Do
• Lead design and development of press tooling, components, and machinery — from idea to implementation
• Handle blank estimation, reverse engineering, prototype builds, and tooling optimization
• Create factory and line layouts for scale-up, efficiency improvements, and new production concepts
• Provide hands-on support during high-volume periods — you’re the go-to problem solver 🔧
• Build and manage preventive predictive maintenance programs
• Keep the plant compliant with OSHA, environmental regulations, air permits, waste programs, and more
• Influence plant quality, production processes, and cross-functional decision-making
• Coach and mentor engineering staff; help shape a collaborative, high-performance team
• Lead CapEx projects, contractor coordination, equipment installs, and facility upgrades
• Provide on-call emergency support when the unexpected happens
• Stay ahead of technology trends and equipment retrofits to keep the plant modern and efficient
🧠 What We're Looking For (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related
• 5 years of experience in tooling and process development, taking products from prototype → production
• Experience in specialty metal packaging (tins or other formed metal components highly preferred)
• Advanced SolidWorks skills — CSWP or equivalent is a major plus 💡
• Strong communicator who can work independently and drive solutions on the floor
• Exceptional organization and project management skills
• Ability to build processes and structure in areas where systems don’t yet exist
⭐ Highly Preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and permitting requirements
• Ability to read technical drawings and work closely with design production teams
🌟 Why Join Us
• Play a major role in shaping the future of production and engineering strategy
• Work on products used by some of the most recognizable consumer brands
• A company that rewards innovation, hands-on problem solving, and teamwork
• Competitive pay meaningful bonus upside
💵 Compensation
Up to $135,000 Base
15% Bonus (Paid in bi-annually)
Final compensation will be based on experience, location, and qualifications.
SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
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