Facilities Maintenance Engineer & Supervisor

WENGER CORPORATION•Owatonna, MN

4d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Engineer & Supervisor, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide exceptional customer experience by leading maintenance operations and facility infrastructure support within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment and facility systems while leading a team of maintenance technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Engineering or related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered toward the educational requirements.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance, facilities, or manufacturing engineering experience.
Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and facility systems.
Experience managing maintenance programs and capital projects.
Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
Proven ability to manage teams and vendor relationships.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems and troubleshooting.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), PMP, or related certification.
Experience with energy maintenance and sustainability programs.
OSHA safety training and regulatory compliance experience, for example: OSHA, ISO standards, and LOTO procedures.
Experience with metal/wood fabrication equipment, CNCs, welding robots and paint systems.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach, and develop a team of five Maintenance Technicians.
Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Coordinate work assignments and resources to support production and facility needs.
Promote and lead an exceptional safety culture by ensuring compliance with and exceeding OSHA safety standards in all areas, including: lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection, confined space, contractor safety, etc.
Serve as a visible safety leader in all maintenance and facility-related activities.
Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action implementation.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives.
Plan, schedule, and prioritize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues while providing technical guidance to maintenance staff.
Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Analyze equipment failures and downtime trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Maintain appropriate documentation of repairs, preventive maintenance activities, work orders, and compliance records within the CMMS system.
Serve as the primary after-hours contact for maintenance and facility emergencies, as required.
Perform weekend facility and equipment checks, periodically as part of the maintenance team on-call rotation.
Maintain and monitor facility systems including: HVAC, Compressed air, Electrical distribution, Plumbing, Lighting, Fire protection and General building infrastructure and implement improvements that enhance safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort.
Coordinate third-party contractors for facility maintenance, equipment servicing, janitorial services, inspections, and special projects.
Ensure all facility systems comply with regulatory and operational requirements.
Support capital improvement projects through planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, rigging activities, equipment installation, and commissioning.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Production teams to support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
Assist with equipment selection, specification development, and project execution.
Manage maintenance project timelines and resources to ensure successful implementation.
Manage inventory levels of maintenance parts, consumables, supplies, and tools.
Establish inventory controls and optimize spare parts management to support equipment uptime while controlling costs.
Maintain asset records, equipment histories, and maintenance documentation.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and improving maintenance effectiveness.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis methodologies to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy conservation, and process optimization.
Develop and track key maintenance performance indicators to drive operational excellence.