Engineering and Maintenance Manager

About the Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations for a manufacturing environment in Ayer, Massachusetts.

This hands-on leadership position will oversee plant engineering and maintenance programs, capital projects, equipment reliability, and facility improvements while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

• Lead engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Manage CAPEX projects from planning and budgeting through implementation and completion.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs,
  CMMS
  , work orders, spare parts, and equipment reliability.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve production efficiency, equipment performance, quality, and workplace safety.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other teams on equipment installations and facility projects.
• Manage department budgets, contractors, service providers, and third-party vendors.
• Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the facility.
• Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
• Support compliance with applicable GMP, food safety, ISO, and regulatory requirements
  .
• Provide occasional on-call support and maintain operational continuity as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
  , or a related engineering field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, or facilities teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing CAPEX projects, preventive maintenance, CMMS, and equipment reliability programs
  .
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong leadership, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide occasional on-call support.

• $140,000–$160,000 annual salary
• Performance-based bonus program with a target of 15%
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
  401(k) with company match
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee discount programs

This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering and maintenance operations, influence capital investments, improve equipment reliability, and contribute directly to manufacturing performance and long-term plant growth.

Premier Global Links LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.