Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Are you ready to join a dynamic, innovative team and become an industry leader? Mubea is a global automotive supply company that can give you the career of your dreams. We employee over 17,200 employees in 20 countries and you could be one of them! If you are ambitious, focused, open minded and want be part of the development, manufacture and sales of technical products of the highest quality, specifically in the areas of chassis, body, powertrain, e-mobility and electrification, you should apply now!

This position requires training in Germany. The training timeline will be discussed during the interview process. Directs and coordinates maintenance and engineering activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Responsible for equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, engineering projects, process improvements, facilities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provides leadership and technical direction to ensure equipment, processes, and facilities support production requirements and organizational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Directs and coordinates maintenance and engineering activities to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Oversees the repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement of machinery, equipment, tools, and facilities.
• Develops and maintains preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Identifies and resolves equipment and process issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Directs engineering projects related to equipment, manufacturing processes, facilities, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluates existing equipment and processes and recommends improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
• Plans, budgets, and executes capital improvement projects for equipment, technology, processes, and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of critical spare parts, maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Works closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and other departments to identify operational needs and implement solutions.
• Reviews equipment history and performance data to identify recurring failures and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods and makes recommendations for implementation when appropriate.
• Reviews technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, and equipment documentation as needed to support maintenance and engineering activities.
• Develops departmental budgets, monitors expenses, and supports cost improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers as needed for maintenance and engineering projects.
• Ensures maintenance and engineering activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and applicable regulations.
• Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports and establishes appropriate training and development objectives.
• Establishes departmental priorities, assigns work, and monitors progress to ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed effectively.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes effective use of equipment, materials, labor, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by management.

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Facility Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of related maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership…