Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Worthington Enterprises•Jefferson Township, OH

18h

About The Position

Worthington Enterprises is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join our team! This role is responsible for leading all plant engineering, maintenance, and reliability activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical support for production while developing a strong, safety-focused maintenance and engineering team. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Related Field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
5+ years of experience in engineering and/or maintenance leadership in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, trouble shooting skills, and automation
Thorough understanding of safety programs and compliance
Proven experience managing engineering/maintenance teams and execution of capital projects
Proven experience in budget management and cost savings initiatives
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma experience
CMMS experience and data-driven maintenance planning
Professional Engineering (PE) license or reliability certification (CMRP)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage plant maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Ensure equipment uptime, reliability, and performance to support production goals
Analyze downtime and failure data to drive root cause analysis and long-term solutions
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
Plan and schedule plant shutdowns in partnership with internal teams and external contractors
Plan and execute capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning
Provide engineering support for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new installations
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Support layout changes, automation initiatives, and energy efficiency projects
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians, engineers, and supervisors
Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork
Coordinate training to enhance technical skills and equipment knowledge
Champion plant safety and quality programs and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning
Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities follow current safety standards and codes
Drive lean manufacturing through the Worthington Business System, TPM, and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives
Partner with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to improve plant performance
Track and report KPIs such as uptime, MTBF, maintenance costs, and capital project performance