Maintenance & Engineering Manager Wabash United States, Indiana, Lafayette 3900 McCarty Lane (Show on map) May 29, 2026 About the
Role:
The Engineering and Maintenance Manager holds a key position in which they help evaluate and maintain current manufacturing equipment and processes, seek out potential new advanced technology for integration into existing manufacturing, and implement new technology into manufacturing processes.
Your Responsibilities:
Assists all business units in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity
Utilizes new technology and Lean Manufacturing principals and processes to maximize efficiency
Plans, manages, and executes capital asset programs in compliance with Annual Operating Plan and established policy
Promotes development cost saving initiatives
Develops a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety
Assigns accountability, builds teams, hires, develops, evaluates, trains, coaches and disciplines with corrective action as needed
Ensures the adherence to Safeway policies, practices, and procedures
Ensures production of a quality product in compliance with Wabash quality standards as defined by the Quality organization
Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
BS Engineering or Technology required (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or related field)
3 years manufacturing plant engineering/management experience which includes financial management and project development and project management experience
Previous experience with Automated Control Systems PLCs & PCs
Successful department budget management
Knowledge of Capital Project Development, Cost Estimation and Management
Lean manufacturing principals, 5 S deployment/sustainability, WCM Strategy experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Office, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to interface and comply with regulatory agencies
Proven skills and track record in Preventive Maintenance, TPM, Reliability Based Asset Management
Interpersonal, Team Building and Collaborative skills
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about: Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
Seek to Listen
- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
Always Learn
- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
Be Authentic
- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
Win Together
- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities.
Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.
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