Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Qwikkit•Houston, TX

About The Position

Qwikkit is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lead maintenance and engineering efforts in its manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, supporting productivity, and developing a skilled technical team committed to proactive problem-solving and operational excellence. The manager will help improve manufacturing processes and equipment performance, support a safer workplace, and contribute to the company’s continued innovation and growth. The role spans maintenance operations, preventative maintenance and TPM, PLC and multi-system troubleshooting, manufacturing engineering, process optimization, automation, equipment installation, capital projects, facility systems, and spare-parts and vendor management. The manager will analyze equipment performance, OEE, and downtime, and collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Safety. The position also offers opportunities to expand expertise in automation, data-driven decisions, equipment and capital planning, and cross-functional manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Proven experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing engineering, or a similar technical leadership role.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLC programs and fault codes, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and diagnose complex equipment failures.
Experience implementing and improving preventative maintenance programs, equipment reliability strategies, and TPM initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Proficiency with CAD software for equipment layouts, plant planning, and installation requirements.
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to coach, develop, and hold technical teams accountable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities focused on equipment performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across manufacturing and operational teams.
Commitment to workplace safety, operational accountability, and timely problem resolution.
Hands-on leadership approach and willingness to be actively involved on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial automation design and implementation.
Experience managing capital improvement projects and maintenance budgets.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and equipment performance analytics.
Experience developing tooling life management and critical spare parts programs.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience in woodworking, cabinetry, or related manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance and engineering efforts for manufacturing operations.
Improve equipment reliability and reduce equipment downtime.
Troubleshoot PLC programs and fault codes, as well as electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and diagnose complex equipment failures.
Implement and improve preventative maintenance programs, equipment reliability strategies, and TPM initiatives.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Support manufacturing engineering, process optimization, equipment installation, automation, and capital projects.
Manage facility systems and infrastructure, critical spare parts, and vendors.
Analyze equipment performance, OEE, and downtime to identify improvements.
Coach, develop, and hold technical team members accountable.
Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Safety.
Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety, operational accountability, and timely problem resolution, including active involvement on the production floor.