Plant Engineer

About the role

The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing the foundry’s manufacturing processes, equipment, and infrastructure. This role ensures efficient, safe, and cost‑effective production by leading engineering projects, supporting equipment reliability, and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering projects involving equipment design, installation, modification, and optimization.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Design and oversee improvements in foundry systems, including melt operations, molding, core‑making, and sand reclamation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; manage contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations across all engineering projects.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and process reliability.
• Analyze equipment performance data and drive root‑cause analysis for recurring failures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• 5–7 years of manufacturing or plant engineering experience; foundry or heavy‑industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous‑Improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.