Engineering Manager

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Location: Columbus, OH Area

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Salary: Base Salary + annual bonus opportunity up to 15%

About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, reliability, and capital project activities at a complex manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible leadership position for an engineering professional who enjoys combining people leadership, capital project management, equipment reliability, process safety, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining safe and reliable plant operations while leading investments that improve the facility's long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for site engineering and maintenance functions, with a focus on safety, reliability, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance personnel while establishing clear priorities and expectations.
• Manage multiple capital and expense projects from initial concept and scope development through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, equipment specifications, budgets, schedules, bid packages, and implementation plans.
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and engineering partners supporting facility projects and maintenance activities.
• Manage the site's capital investment plan and engineering/maintenance budgets.
• Partner with production, quality, safety, and other operational teams to execute improvement initiatives.
• Develop preventive maintenance and inspection strategies designed to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Analyze equipment performance and recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support plant modifications, equipment installations, process improvements, and new product introductions.
• Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with applicable OSHA requirements, building codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership related to Process Safety Management (PSM) and operations within a regulated industrial environment.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, safety, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering, maintenance, or related experience within a chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial plant environment.
• 5+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple capital projects from design through implementation.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, plant utilities, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
• Experience with contractor/vendor management, project budgeting, scheduling, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead, develop, and motivate technical teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary + Annual bonus opportunity up to 15%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Life and disability-related benefits
• Tuition/professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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