Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer – Capital Projects & Maintenance

Denison, Iowa (west central Iowa) | First Shift | $120,000–$140,000 plus bonus

Bring your plant engineering, capital project, and maintenance leadership experience to a food manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you’ll develop and execute capital projects, improve equipment and plant performance, and lead the maintenance team.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop capital projects and manage approved projects through completion—meeting budget, schedule, safety, and operating requirements.
• Apply mechanical/electrical engineering expertise to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and increase plant capacity.
• Lead maintenance personnel, resource planning, and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Use equipment reliability and OEE data to identify and drive improvements.

Required background:

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience , including demonstrated plant engineering and capital project responsibility.
• 2+ years of team leadership and development.
• Advanced mechanical and/or electrical technical expertise, including PLC and ammonia refrigeration experience .
• Food manufacturing experience ; meat processing experience preferred.
• Engineering or related bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of CMMS, preventive/predictive maintenance, and TPM.

Apply with a resume highlighting the capital projects you have developed and managed, your engineering responsibilities, and your maintenance leadership experience.