Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Polyvantis was formed in 2024 to combine two of the world’s most well‑known brands (Lexan® and Plexiglass®) into a dynamic and growing company. Built on over 120 years of technical knowledge, we manufacture and distribute products that are used in almost every sector imaginable. High end automobiles, military and commercial airframes and electronics all are possible thanks to our brands. The Mount Vernon Site is the world’s leading producer of Lexan® sheet and film products with 60 years of history.

We are looking for an experienced leader with Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering experience to lead our team in Mount Vernon. This individual will lead our Mechanical and Chemical Engineers, along with our Maintenance team to drive improvements in manufacturing performance. Working closely with Manufacturing, Technology and Product Management, these teams are responsible for our 160,000 sq. ft. facility and the extrusion and calendaring equipment.

Capital execution experience is a must as we work to upgrade and improve the existing processes and develop new methods of producing our exclusive products.

Located at the Site in Mount Vernon, the candidate will report directly to the Plant Manager/America’s Manufacturing Leader and will also interact with our global Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams.

• Experience leading Engineering and Maintenance teams in support of a dynamic, 24/7 manufacturing organization
• Excellent communication skills and experience in coaching and development
• Attention to detail and organized approach to work.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana preferred).
• Daily alignment with the Manufacturing Team
• Experience creating, managing and executing a Capital improvement plan
• Data driven reliability reporting and reaction plans
• Travel at 10-15% for benchmarking and vendor visits.

• Typical manufacturing environment, candidate should be comfortable with regular office work, climbing stairs/ladders as needed and working outside on occasion

• Bachelor's degree required - Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) preferred
• 5-10 years of Maintenance and Engineering experience with progressive responsibility
• Experience in SAP Maintenance and Capital systems

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. The schedule is a Monday
-Friday day shift 100% on site.

We listen:
Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Coverage: Full benefits and 401k employer contributions
• Work-life-balance: Paid holidays, vacation and generous sick time off
• Culture: A collaborative environment where employee feedback is valued and actively shapes how we work
• Well-being: Programs and resources that support your physical, mental and financial well‑being

…and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.