What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering & Maintenance Manager position at Upcoresolutions?
Our client is seeking - Engineering & Maintenance Manager a hands-on leadership role that will be responsible for driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting plant growth while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
- Manage capital (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments on equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing projects.
- Manage department budgets, contractors, and third-party vendors.
- Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications (IQ/OQ), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, ISO standards, and regulatory
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- 7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- 5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
- Experience managing CAPEX projects, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide occasional on-call support.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (15%) program
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Employee discount programs