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Maintenance & Engineering Manager
$120000-170000 / year
Permanent
Permanent
Job ID:
51605065
Job Description
Title: Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Location: Near Joliet, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120,000–$150,000/year
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, EAP, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, performance and referral bonuses
Location: Near Joliet, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120,000–$150,000/year
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, EAP, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, performance and referral bonuses
The Maintenance and Engineering Manager position ensures that facility operations are safe and efficiently maintained in optimal operating condition. The Maintenance and Engineering Manager must understand and embrace the company’s values of Intellectual Capital, Operational Excellence, and Transparency. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement capital projects designed to improve environmental compliance, safety, quality, and overall operations.
- Manage creation and improvement of equipment and processes involving engineering personnel.
- Develop and maintain systems to capture equipment performance and maintenance history; analyze data to drive improvements that minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Implement systems and procedures to increase Operating Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through utilization of the eight pillars of TPM.
- Direct and monitor activities of the maintenance and engineering team; support development and encourage engagement of all associates to meet plant objectives and safety and regulatory requirements.
- Manage stores of routine and critical parts and equipment.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience directly managing mechanics and engineers with demonstrated leadership success in a matrix environment.
- Experience with project management for new production equipment, processes, and facility improvements, including leading large CapEx projects from design through installation and follow-up.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to interpret technical information and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Working knowledge of PLC programming and maintenance.
- Experience in tooling and machine equipment fabrication.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects within budgets.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience preparing budgets, bids, and contracts.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Naeomi Cervantes
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.
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