Division Engineer - Maintenance Operations
About The Position
Elevate Textiles is looking for a Division Engineer to support the Maintenance Operations of its Burlington and Safety Components manufacturing platform. The position is based out of its manufacturing operation in Raeford, NC. The Division Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance functions across multiple manufacturing plants. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all facilities infrastructure and equipment while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Division Engineer provides strategic direction, technical expertise, project administration, and leadership to plant maintenance teams to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (required)
- 8+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in manufacturing environments
- 5+ years of leadership experience across multiple sites or large-scale operations
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing facilities industrial equipment including; Boilers, Steam and condensate distribution systems, Air compressors and compressed air distribution systems, HVAC Systems, Potable & Process Water and Effluent systems.
- Experience with CMMS platforms and data-driven maintenance strategies.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and all other manufacturing compliance regulations.
- Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and coordinate with manufacturing leaders.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Chiller and Airwasher experience is preferred.
- Imaint experience preferred.
- Higg Index experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement division maintenance investment strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Lead, mentor, and support maintenance managers and teams across multiple facilities
- Standardize maintenance practices, policies, and procedures across all plants
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Guide preventive and corrective maintenance programs
- Monitor equipment performance and reliability metrics
- Ensure timely resolution of equipment failures and minimize production disruptions
- Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Participate in the development of maintenance budgets for multiple sites
- Optimize labor, materials, and contractor utilization
- Maintain a five year plan for facilities capital investment needs.
- Submit capital project proposals and administer the execution of approved projects on time and on budget.
- Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, installation, and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with all Company and Regulatory safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Promote and enforce safe work practices across all facilities
- Lead audits, inspections, and risk mitigation initiatives
- Utilize CMMS and other systems to track and analyze maintenance performance
- Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and lean manufacturing principles
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
