Engineering Manager

We're partnering with a leading unionized food manufacturer to hire an Engineering Manager who thrives on solving complex equipment and operational challenges. This is a rare opportunity to lead engineering and maintenance initiatives within a highly specialized manufacturing environment, where your technical expertise will directly influence plant performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
We're looking for a hands‑on engineering leader who is as comfortable on the production floor as they are in strategic planning discussions. If your background includes food manufacturing, rendering, edible oils, protein processing, or other high‑temperature industrial operations, and you're known for finding solutions where others see problems, we'd love to speak with you.
Monday‑Friday | Day Shift
$135K - $153K  Salary (based on qualifications)
Benefits from Day 1
Engineering Manager – Responsibilities   Lead engineering and maintenance strategy to maximize  uptime, reliability, and efficiency
Personally support and troubleshoot complex mechanical and process equipment when required—this is a  hands‑on role
Oversee daily maintenance activities and mentor technical teams
Optimize equipment design, layouts, and preventative maintenance programs
Ensure compliance with  GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards
Own CAPEX planning, execution, and long‑term asset strategy
Manage maintenance budgets and drive cost‑saving initiatives
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, and Production
Maintain high safety standards across all food processing equipment
Continuously improve engineering and maintenance processes, policies, and procedures
Train teams and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards
Engineering Manager – Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering  or equivalent professional designation
443A or 442A  considered a strong asset
5+ years  in a senior engineering or maintenance leadership role within  food manufacturing
Proven hands‑on engineering capability—able to repair and troubleshoot equipment directly
Background in  rendering, edible oil processing, high‑temperature processing, or similar environments
Centrifugal equipment experience is a must
Strong understanding of rendering or thermal processing systems

Experience with  CAPEX, project management, and equipment upgrades
Demonstrated experience implementing safety programs and procedures
Familiarity with maintenance tracking and work‑order systems
Strong budgeting and cost‑control experience within engineering or maintenance operations

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