Project and Equipment Engineer (Manufacturing)

Arlon Graphics LLC•Placentia, CA

3h•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Project and Equipment Engineer is responsible for the performance, reliability, and technical oversight of production equipment. This role serves as the engineering authority for troubleshooting, modifications, and change approval to ensure equipment consistently supports a safe process and produces high-quality product. The position works closely with Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues, implement improvements, and align equipment capability with current and future process requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, equipment engineering, or maintenance engineering
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Experience with production equipment, systems, and process integration

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and meets quality and production requirements
Monitor performance and drive improvements in uptime, consistency, and output
Lead investigation of equipment and process issues
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence
Review and approve all equipment modifications, repairs, and upgrades
Evaluate impact to safety, quality, process stability, and reliability
Ensure changes are validated prior to full implementation
Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting and technical decisions
Evaluate and approve alternative parts, repairs, or solutions
Partner with Process Engineers to ensure equipment performs required functions
Determine if issues are due to process changes or equipment limitations
Restore or adapt equipment to meet process needs
Identify and implement modifications to improve performance and capability
Design and develop in-house solutions or work with OEMs as needed
Support capital equipment upgrades and new installations