Maintenance Engineer

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Company Overview: Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family‑owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family‑owned atmosphere.

What makes us unique:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
• Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
• Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
• Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
• Driven by our core values

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for driving equipment reliability, managing technical change processes, and supporting maintenance planning within a paperboard print manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in identifying and resolving systemic issues, coordinating engineering changes, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the plant.

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Management
  • Lead and facilitate RCA investigations into equipment failures and chronic issues.
  • Document findings and corrective actions and ensure follow-through on implementation.
  • Maintain a database of RCA reports and track trends to support reliability initiatives.
• Engineering Change Request (ECR) Coordination
  • Manage the ECR process for equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements.
  • Evaluate proposed changes for feasibility, impact, and compliance.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional reviews and approvals and oversee implementation.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Support
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Scheduler to optimize PM schedules based on equipment history and performance data.
  • Support predictive maintenance efforts using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and other condition monitoring tools.
• Technical Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date engineering documentation, including equipment specs, change records, and maintenance procedures.
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Project & Reliability Support
  • Provide technical support for capital projects, equipment installations, and layout changes.
  • Assist in evaluating new technologies and equipment to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with production, maintenance, and procurement teams to resolve equipment issues and implement improvements.
  • Participate in continuous improvement teams and contribute engineering expertise to problem‑solving efforts.
• OEM Vendor Visit Coordination
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Coordinator during the OEM vendor visits to document the purpose of the visit, key findings, outcomes, and required follow‑ups.
  • Use these visits as an opportunity to review and evaluate the effectiveness of existing preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
  • Assess whether current PdM strategies—such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing—are effectively identifying potential failures and contributing to equipment reliability.
  • Recommend adjustments or enhancements to PM/PdM activities based on vendor insights and observed equipment conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in a manufacturing environment, preferably printing or packaging. Hands‑on experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RCA and ECR processes.
• Hands‑on experience with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing.
• Proficiency with CMMS and engineering documentation systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.

• RCA Completion Rate – % of RCA investigations completed within defined…