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Maintenance Engineer
Hebron, United States
Company Overview:
Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.
What makes us unique:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
- Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
- Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
- Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
- Driven by our core values
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Position Description:
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for driving equipment reliability, managing technical change processes, and supporting maintenance planning within a paperboard print manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in identifying and resolving systemic issues, coordinating engineering changes, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the plant.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Management
- Lead and facilitate RCA investigations into equipment failures and chronic issues.
- Document findings and corrective actions and ensure follow-through on implementation.
- Maintain a database of RCA reports and track trends to support reliability initiatives.
- Engineering Change Request (ECR) Coordination
- Manage the ECR process for equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements.
- Evaluate proposed changes for feasibility, impact, and compliance.
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews and approvals and oversee implementation.
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Support
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Scheduler to optimize PM schedules based on equipment history and performance data.
- Support predictive maintenance efforts using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and other condition monitoring tools.
- Technical Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation, including equipment specs, change records, and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Project & Reliability Support
- Provide technical support for capital projects, equipment installations, and layout changes.
- Assist in evaluating new technologies and equipment to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and procurement teams to resolve equipment issues and implement improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement teams and contribute engineering expertise to problem-solving efforts.
- OEM Vendor Visit Coordination
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Coordinator during the OEM vendor visits to document the purpose of the visit, key findings, outcomes, and required follow-ups.
- Use these visits as an opportunity to review and evaluate the effectiveness of existing preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
- Assess whether current PdM strategies—such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing—are effectively identifying potential failures and contributing to equipment reliability.
- Recommend adjustments or enhancements to PM/PdM activities based on vendor insights and observed equipment conditions.
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in a manufacturing environment, preferably printing or packaging. Hands-on experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of RCA and ECR processes.
- Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing.
- Proficiency with CMMS and engineering documentation systems.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- RCA Completion Rate – % of RCA investigations completed within defined timeframes.
- ECR Implementation Efficiency – Average time from ECR submission to full implementation.
- Equipment Downtime Reduction – % reduction in unplanned downtime year-over-year.
- PM Compliance Rate – % of preventive maintenance tasks completed on schedule.
- Cost Savings from Vendor/Part Optimization – Annual savings from engineering-led procurement improvements.
- Documentation Accuracy – % of equipment documentation updated and verified quarterly.
- Predictive Maintenance Coverage – % of critical assets monitored using predictive techniques.
Communication Skills / Requirements:
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers and other employees. Have active listening skills, attention to detail and follow-through. Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, an organized approach to work and a positive attitude.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Zumbiel Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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