Project Engineer (MET

Location

Position will be based out of the Grand Rapids, MI area.

50%-80% travel annually associated with the position.

• Implement corporate maintenance and reliability strategies, standards, and processes across assigned facilities
• Support 3–5 plants simultaneously to drive consistency in reliability practices and program execution
• Partner with Plant Maintenance and Operations teams to identify and address equipment reliability gaps
• Execute reliability improvement initiatives, including loss elimination and failure reduction
• Travel to manufacturing sites on a regular basis to ensure adherence to budget, schedule and deliverables

• Support implementation, adoption, and consistent use of CMMS systems at assigned sites
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of maintenance data, including work orders, asset hierarchy, and preventive maintenance plans
• Monitor CMMS compliance and drive adherence to established standards

• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, recurring failures, and improvement opportunities
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive action implementation
• Apply reliability tools such as FMECA, MTBF/MTTR analysis to improve asset performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Train and coach plant maintenance teams on reliability tools, CMMS usage, and best practices
• Support development of maintenance capabilities at the site level through knowledge sharing and hands‑on guidance
• Reinforce standardized processes and drive adoption of best practices

• Manage and execute assigned reliability and maintenance-related projects from planning through completion
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Planning) to ensure successful implementation
• Track project timelines, milestones, and results; escape risks or delays as needed

• Track and report site-level reliability metrics, including asset performance and maintenance effectiveness
• Support development of dashboards and reports to monitor performance against targets
• Participate in facility-level and regional metric reviews, providing insights and action plans

• Work cross‑functionally to align maintenance activities with production and operational priorities
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results to plant leadership and MET leadership
• Support knowledge sharing across facilities by documenting and promoting best practices

• Assist in development of site-level maintenance budgets and forecasting efforts
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through improved asset performance and maintenance practices

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree required; preferably in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years in the food industry or equivalent cGMP manufacturing environment
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering or reliability experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Share Point
• Exposure to AutoCAD and equipment layout/design concepts preferred
• Understanding of equipment center‑lining, SMED, and maintenance optimization methodologies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis and data interpretation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally across plant teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through influence in a non‑direct authority environment
• Knowledge of preventative, predictive, and total productive maintenance practices
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable execution at the site level