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Plant Engineer
Job in
Lathrop, San Joaquin County, California, 95330, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Gehl Foods, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plant Engineer
Reports To:
Production Manager
Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000
Benefits- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
The Plant Engineer is a site-based technical leader responsible for infrastructure reliability and capital project execution at the Lathrop facility. This role focuses on long-term utility and facility performance, strategic infrastructure improvements, and capital investments that support plant growth, sustainability, and operational readiness. Working alongside Maintenance and Engineering Managers, the Plant Engineer drives forward‑looking initiatives rather than day-to-day operations support.
Key Responsibilities- Lead reliability and improvement initiatives for utility systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, glycol, chilled water, wastewater, RO, and nitrogen systems
- Manage facility infrastructure upgrades and ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards
- Plan and coordinate plant shutdown activities during major holidays
- Lead capital projects from scope development through execution and closeout ($5K–$50M)
- Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, EHS, and external contractors to support infrastructure and expansion initiatives
- Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and long‑range capital plans
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering
- Experience leading capital and infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of utility systems and engineering compliance standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Food & beverage or aseptic manufacturing experience
- FDA‑regulated utility systems knowledge
- CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred)
- PE license or PMP certification a plus
- Minimal travel required (0–5%) for vendor visits, FATs, and trade shows
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