Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Reporting To: Michael Galvin

Description

The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing the foundry’s manufacturing processes, equipment, and infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective production by leading engineering projects, supporting equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, project management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional efforts to enhance plant performance. 

How You Will Help

• Lead plant engineering projects involving equipment design, installation, modification, and optimization. 
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement long-term corrective actions. 
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. 
• Design and oversee improvements in foundry systems, including melt operations, molding, core-making, and sand reclamation. 
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; manage contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion. 
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations across all engineering projects. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and process reliability. 
• Analyze equipment performance data and drive root cause analysis for recurring failures. 
• Prepare and maintain plant documentation, including drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures. 
• Research and recommend new technologies or methods to enhance production efficiency and sustainability. 

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field). 
• Minimum of 5–7 years of manufacturing or plant engineering experience; foundry or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred. 
• Proven experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation. 
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred). 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards. 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus.