Maintenance Engineer - Decatur, IL

This is a full time, exempt-level position.

The Maintenance Engineer will focus on improving plant reliability by incorporating precision maintenance practices into equipment repairs and rebuilds, training and coaching of maintenance technicians as well as developing/updating standard operational processes and procedures.

• Comply fully with local and ADM’s safety regulations/standards and promote safety culture.
• Help ensure the maintenance department achieves their goals for safety, health, environmental, product quality, processing, costs, efficiency, and reliability.
• Ensure current standard methodologies(elements) are effectively communicated and implemented throughout the operations as agreed to by the business.
• Provide technical expertise to the Maintenance Team to improve overall equipment efficiency/system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the analysis of actual equipment design and assist in the performance of failure mode and effects analysis.
• Work with Engineering Teams to develop new approaches for maintaining new and existing equipment.
• Lead/Assist AFE Projects as needed to ensure efficiency and completion within budget.
• Mentor and provide guidance to mechanics, engineers and contractors on maintenance strategies and technologies.
• Write and update maintenance procedures and all pertinent documents.
• Support execution of RCM process on existing equipment.
• Work with Planner to improve planning process and develop job plans through periodic job audits.
• Maintain communications between maintenance, engineering, and technical projects.
• Integrate PMs and predictive/diagnostic work into the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Audit compliance for Food Safety and Quality Precision Maintenance into the Maintenance Program.

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field plus 10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience in a food, feed or chemical continuous manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing industrial and contract maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in an industrial maintenance capacity and experience rebuilding machinery.
• Knowledge and a basic understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work productively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain trust and relationships.
• Positive attitude and the ability to embrace and support change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $76,100.00 and $. Base pay offered may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will be paid overtime for qualifying overtime hours. The total compensation package may include an annual bonus under the Salaried Incentive Plan.

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.