Maintenance Engineering Lead

Revolution Foods•Bell, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineering Lead to own the performance, reliability, and technical evolution of our production environment. This is not a traditional management role; you will be the technical authority on the floor, a master mechanic who leads from the front, solves the hardest problems in real time, and elevates the capability of the entire maintenance function. You will bridge the gap between AI-driven automation and mechanical execution, ensuring our facility operates at peak OEE while maintaining strict USDA/FDA compliance in a high-speed food production environment.

Requirements

7–10+ years of hands-on (“wrench-turning”) experience in food production, CPG, or high-speed automated manufacturing environments, with progression into a lead or leadership capacity
Deep experience working with conveyors, flow wrappers, high-speed packaging equipment, and automated machinery, with exposure to robotics
Proven success in building or optimizing preventative maintenance programs that significantly reduce unplanned downtime
Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems (Maintenance Connection, UpKeep, Fiix) with the ability to drive data-led maintenance decisions and accountability
Advanced troubleshooting capability across mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC-controlled equipment
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and technical documentation
Experience operating in USDA/FDA-regulated environments, with a strong understanding of food safety requirements tied to maintenance practices
Familiarity with AI-integrated automation, vision systems, and production line controls
Strong understanding of OSHA standards, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and Arc Flash safety

Responsibilities

Act as the lead technical expert across conveyors, flow wrappers, automated packaging systems, and AI-integrated robotics (including Chef Robotics), owning the resolution of complex mechanical and electrical failures that impact production
Build and drive a world-class preventative and predictive maintenance program, shifting the operation from reactive repairs to disciplined, uptime-focused execution
Own and optimize the CMMS platform (e.g., Maintenance Connection, UpKeep, Fiix), ensuring accurate work order tracking, spare parts (MRO) control, and actionable reliability reporting
Lead all troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, implementing permanent corrective actions that eliminate repeat failures, not just temporary fixes
Ensure all maintenance activities meet USDA, FDA, and food safety standards, maintaining audit readiness and always protecting product integrity
Evaluate equipment through a sanitary design lens, identifying risks and implementing improvements aligned with SQF, BRC, and FSMA requirements
Partner closely with Production to balance throughput, uptime, and quality, minimizing disruption while maximizing output
Lead, coach, and develop a team of mechanics and technicians, setting a high bar for craftsmanship, urgency, accountability, and documentation
Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new automated systems, contributing to future-state equipment strategy and scalability
Establish structure across maintenance operations, including work order discipline, spare parts management, and performance tracking tied to OEE