Engineering Manager - Maintenance

Janicki Industries • Hamilton, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager – Maintenance leads and develops the engineering teams that support maintenance operations in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for providing technical direction, driving process improvements, and ensuring equipment reliability to support production goals. The Engineering Manager - Maintenance will partner closely with maintenance, production, and quality teams to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with aerospace industry standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology, mechanical engineering, industrial design technology, or a similar field is required
• 8+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven track record of managing engineering or maintenance teams in a high-compliance, safety-critical industry
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and equipment reliability
• Strong knowledge of aerospace/defense industry standards (AS9100, Nadcap)
• Demonstrated success in vendor management, capital equipment procurement, and installation/commissioning
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to coach and develop technical teams
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Must be willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance
• US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
• Candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis in robotics or automation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance events (short- and long-term) across production and facilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and Planned Maintenance (PM) procedures to maximize asset uptime and address unplanned failures
• Direct and prioritize engineering support for equipment breakdowns, fault diagnosis, and resolution to minimize production downtime
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineering and technical staff to ensure effective coordination of equipment modifications and repairs with minimal production impact
• Manage, coach, and develop maintenance engineering teams, fostering technical growth, problem-solving skills, and career development
• Approve and guide the design, build, or procurement of specialized components, fixtures, or parts to support maintenance repairs or equipment upgrades
• Stay current with emerging equipment, technologies, and maintenance best practices, introducing improvements where beneficial
• Maintain an operational overview of production processes and facilities, collaborating with management to implement enhancements for optimal results
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, 5S, AS9100, and Nadcap standards in all maintenance and engineering activities
• Oversee vendor relationships for equipment, materials, and parts procurement, including negotiation, specification review, and capital equipment installation and commissioning
• Identify and manage critical spare part requirements for new and existing equipment to reduce downtime risks
• Ensure accurate documentation and control of engineering drawings, records, revisions, and updates
• Partner with Operations Managers to identify risks in the production process and lead mitigation strategies
• Review and approve maintenance-related test procedures, results, and recommendations for changes to products or methods
• Oversee planning of facility-level systems, including air, vacuum, piping, and building automation (BACnet) systems
• Drive accountability for meeting deadlines, maintaining high performance under pressure, and ensuring strong attendance across the maintenance engineering team
• Perform other related leadership duties as assigned.
• Files, drafts, retrieves, and maintains engineering drawings, records, revisions and updates, as needed
• Aides with recording test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and provides recommendations for changes in product or test method

Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• 401(k) matching
• vacation
• health benefits
• additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees