Maintenance Engineer

• Reporting Manager
  
  Title:
  
  Director of Manufacturing
• Our locations are: Philadelphia PA, McCordsville IN, Piedmont SC, Southaven MS, Fremont NE, Casa Grande AZ and Caldwell .
  Work locally with travel to these locations as needed.

Southwark Metal is looking for a Corporate Maintenance Engineer (multi-site) to maximize equipment uptime and improve operational efficiency. This position is ideal for someone with a background in sheet metal manufacturing that enjoys balancing equipment troubleshooting with preventative maintenance strategies.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence machine reliability across seven facilities and help shape the future of manufacturing at Southwark.

This role will require 30% to 60% domestic travel based on project activity.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and PLC/automation failures. Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring issues to apply permanent corrective actions
• Guide local maintenance teams through the maintenance, repair, and proper use of sheet metal manufacturing equipment (coil processing machines, metal roll forming machines, coil fed press, elbow machines, laser cutting, press brakes)

• Develop and implement routine maintenance strategies to proactively identify equipment wear and prevent unexpected breakdowns

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve overall equipment effectiveness and extend machinery
• Establish a system for spare parts inventory based on equipment rankings and execute spare parts rationalization across the network to meet inventory targets.

• Identify key equipment vendors and project resources. Connect local maintenance teams with the appropriate vendors for repair parts and tools.
• Support multi-site operations through problem-solving initiatives across seven business units.
• Ensure communication and alignment with leadership, plant managers, local maintenance teams and equipment vendors on all project details.
• Ensure manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Specifically : (coil processing machines, metal roll forming machines, coil fed press, elbow machines, laser cutting, press brakes)
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex electrical, mechanical and PLC/automation failures.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Willingness to travel as needed to effectively manage projects.

Since 1946, Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company has been a family-owned manufacturer known for high-quality sheet metal pipe, duct, and fittings for residential HVAC systems. Now in its third generation of ownership, Southwark combines craftsmanship, personalized service, and long-term customer partnerships. With seven facilities strategically located across the United States, we are proud to support customers with reliable products and responsive service.

The Southwark Way is at the heart of how we work. It reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, teamwork, and doing the job right the first time. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for every team member’s contribution. When you join Southwark, you become part of a company that takes pride in its work, supports its people, and is committed to long-term success.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement and Jury Duty