Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer at Employbridge Plant Engineer at Employbridge in Triadelphia, West Virginia Posted in 16 minutes ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer provides hands-on engineering and project management support for manufacturing operations, with a focus on capital projects, process improvement, safety, and cost reduction. This role partners closely with plant leadership to ensure reliable equipment performance, standardized utilities, and a safe, high-quality production environment.

Salary Range:

$95,000-$115,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects, including scope development, cost justification, timelines, and execution
• Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives
• Support workflow optimization, labor efficiency, packaging improvements, and freight cost analysis
• Develop and maintain standardized plant utility systems
• Support safety initiatives, including lockout/tagout and arc flash programs
• Develop equipment documentation, training materials, and preventive maintenance schedules
• Support the design, improvement, and fabrication of internally developed and purchased manufacturing equipment

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (plastics processing preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related)
• 2D CAD drafting skills for layouts and equipment requests; 3D modeling experience a plus
• Basic knowledge of industrial power distribution and control systems
• Familiarity with ladder logic; pneumatic control design is a plus