Assistant Plant Engineer

Assistant Plant Engineer Location:

Denison, Iowa, USA Job Type:

Full-Time |

Direct Hire Compensation:

$115,000 $140,000 Position Overview We are seeking a highly driven Assistant Plant Engineer to support engineering and maintenance operations within a high-volume food manufacturing facility . This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical expertise in maintenance systems, capital project execution, and plant operations. Key Responsibilities Lead maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs Support and execute capital projects Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC issues Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives Monitor KPIs and maintenance performance Supervise and schedule maintenance team Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental standards Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment At least 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role Proven experience managing maintenance operations and engineering projects Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Assistant Plant Engineer Vail, IA 51465 $115,000

• $140,000 a year
• Full-time $115,000
• $140,000 a year

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Full-time Assistant Plant Engineer Location:

Denison, Iowa, USA Job Type:

Full-Time |

Direct Hire Compensation:

$115,000 $140,000 Position Overview We are seeking a highly driven Assistant Plant Engineer to support engineering and maintenance operations within a high-volume food manufacturing facility . This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical expertise in maintenance systems, capital project execution, and plant operations. Key Responsibilities Lead maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs Support and execute capital projects Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC issues Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives Monitor KPIs and maintenance performance Supervise and schedule maintenance team Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental standards Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) Minimum 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment At least 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role Proven experience managing maintenance operations and engineering projects Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills