Facilities Engineer II

Daimler Truck AG • Gaffney, SC

1d • $86,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, reliability, improvement, and operational performance of five industrial facilities across multiple locations. The role provides engineering leadership and project management support for facility infrastructure, utilities, equipment installations, renovations, and capital improvements. As the primary point of contact for facility issues and business requests, the engineer coordinates timely resolutions while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards. The position manages multiple projects, contractors, budgets, and continuous improvement efforts, and oversees access control and camera systems across all locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or six years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least five years of experience supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, construction management, or related engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), specifically MaintainX.
• Ability to develop and control project budgets and capital expenditures.
• Strong knowledge of industrial building systems and utilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors and outside service providers.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across several locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, heavy manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• SAP experience.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $250,000.
• Familiarity with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and building code requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support facility operations across five industrial buildings in multiple geographic locations.
• Lead facility improvement projects from concept development through execution, startup, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring safe, timely, and on-budget completion.
• Monitor capital and expense spending and maintain adherence to approved budgets.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders for facility projects and maintenance activities.
• Identify, prioritize, and follow up on facility issues, maintenance concerns, and operational requests.
• Support electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, fire protection, and building security systems.
• Own active security systems and required change management processes.
• Conduct facility assessments and inspections to identify reliability, energy reduction, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure facilities comply with local, state, federal, and corporate requirements.
• Develop engineering solutions for infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, office renovations, and production support projects.
• Manage contractor safety programs and verify compliance with site-specific standards.
• Analyze facility performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Support emergency response activities related to facility infrastructure and utilities.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, specifications, permits, and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety, environmental, and leadership teams to align facility priorities with business objectives.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%, plus a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
• Starting at four weeks of paid vacation.
• 13 or more calendar holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
• Onsite fitness facilities at some locations.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level