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Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager - Metal Manufacturing

Job in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, USA
Listing for: German American Chambers of Commerce
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Industrial Manufacturing | On-site | Relocation Supported

A highly regarded industrial manufacturing organization with a global footprint and a strong reputation for long-term stability, employee development, and operational excellence is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to support plant operations within a highly equipment-driven production environment.

The company is looking for a mechanically or electrically trained engineer with experience in precision metal manufacturing, who has led maintenance and engineering teams, owned CAPEX and plant projects, understands tube/extrusion processes, and is comfortable being fully on-site in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support and partner with senior engineering and maintenance leadership in the planning and execution of engineering and maintenance initiatives

  • Coordinate and support engineering projects
    , including timelines, documentation, cost tracking, and reporting

  • Assist in the development, management, and execution of capital projects (CAPEX) within approved budgets

  • Contribute to improved equipment reliability and uptime through project support, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with maintenance and operations

  • Maintain and improve technical documentation
    , including drawings, spare parts lists, and equipment records

  • Support creation and upkeep of project documentation systems
    , cost tracking, ROI analysis, and performance reporting

  • Participate in equipment start-ups, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization

  • Ensure equipment, installations, and modifications meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Background & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or similar), or equivalent practical experience

  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment

  • Exposure to capital projects
    , equipment installations, or process improvements

  • Working knowledge of technical documentation
    , drawings, and equipment records

  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, on-site manufacturing environment

Preferred Environment

Experience in equipment-intensive manufacturing environments, such as:

  • Industrial or heavy manufacturing
  • Metal-based or mechanically intensive production
  • Continuous or semi-continuous manufacturing processes
  • Industrial, infrastructure, or construction-adjacent products
What’s Offered
  • Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage

  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

  • Generous paid time off and company holidays

  • Support for professional development and long-term career growth within a stable global organization

  • Relocation assistance available

  • A collaborative, safety-focused culture that values ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

This search is being conducted by an external recruiting partner. Additional company details will be shared before the interview.

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