Senior Maintenance Engineer

Senior Maintenance Engineer

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Location:

Lexington, NC. Department:
Maintenance.

Reports To:

Plant Manager. Direct Reports:
Maintenance Technicians.

At Catapult, we are assisting our member, Kurz, in their search for a Senior Maintenance Engineer at their Lexington, NC facility.

Kurz is a global leader in thin film technology
, providing cutting‑edge solutions for surface finishing, decoration, labeling, and product protection
. Our Lexington, NC facility supports a wide range of processes in hot stamping and coating used across automotive, electronics, packaging, and luxury goods industries.

At Kurz, we combine precision engineering and sustainable innovation to create products that are both functional and visually exceptional. We’re committed to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and the professional growth of our people.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance strategy, reliability programs, and process optimization at our Lexington facility. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on ensuring uptime and reliability across a diverse range of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Experience in coating, printing, packaging or chemical processing industries is highly desirable
, as the processes share similarities with Kurz's operations, which focus in the manufacturing of hot/cold stamping foil
.

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure maximum equipment uptime and performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance of advanced production systems including:
  • Coating equipment
  • Finishing units
  • Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems
• Manage CMMS (e.g., eMaint) for work order planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and TPM initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, GMP, and environmental regulations.
• Support capital improvement and modernization projects aligned with business goals.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's or MBA preferred).
• Experience:
  
  7-9 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in coating, printing, packaging or chemical processing environments is ideal but not required.
• Familiarity with automated and high-speed production systems.
• Proficiency in CMMS software and maintenance planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and commitment to safety practices.
• Forklift experience preferred.

• Work with world‑class technology in a highly innovative, sustainable manufacturing environment.
• Lead a talented maintenance team and shape maintenance excellence in a globally recognized organization.
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative culture driven by innovation, precision, and continuous improvement.