Engineering & Maintenance Manager

407 Charles Street, Middletown, OH 45042, USA

On-Site

Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.

Allow us to introduce ourselves…

We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement.

Weidmann Electrical Technology has been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years. With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.

The role…

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager is a key member of the site leadership team responsible for leading engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations. This role ensures the reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and facilities while managing capital projects, supporting operational excellence, driving cost efficiency, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact…

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to business strategy and operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance personnel to achieve business objectives.
• Recruit, mentor, and build high-performing teams while fostering accountability and engagement.
• Promote the company's mission, vision, values, and leadership principles.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Engineering & Project Management

• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including capital planning and execution.
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects by defining scope, schedules, resources, and technical requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing processes to improve productivity and competitiveness.
• Prepare project budgets, bids, contracts, and oversee negotiations related to engineering projects.

Maintenance & Facilities

• Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance programs maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Maintain accurate facility layouts, equipment documentation, engineering drawings, and construction records.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and facility improvement projects.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and cost performance.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs related to maintenance, engineering, safety, and productivity.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Lead ongoing safety training and education for maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety standards (OH&S).
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local regulatory and government agencies.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Develop and manage capex, engineering and maintenance budgets.
• Monitor departmental expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities while achieving operational objectives.
• Optimize the use of labor, equipment, materials, contractors, and other resources.

Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of engineering technologies, maintenance best practices, and manufacturing trends through professional development and industry engagement.

What do you bring…

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering and manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineering operations within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects, maintenance operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in paper, pulp, or similar process manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using SAP.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and maintenance systems.

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO.
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.