Plant Engineering Manager

Plant Engineering Manager – Tacoma, Washington

Arclin USA is currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position resides in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is responsible for specifications and design of plant facilities, controls and equipment for the Arclin Production Facilities that will achieve the desired result in the most cost‑efficient manner while enhancing the environment, safety, quality, and long‑term profitability of the facility.

• Accountable for all plant assets; responsible for controlling, tracking and reporting spending of the capital budget and maintenance.
• Function as a project manager for plant capital projects.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Hire and supervise all maintenance resources.
• Analyze and plan maintenance workforce utilization, predictive/preventative maintenance, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Provide technical advice on plant operations and improvements; prepare engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis, and equipment selection.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing controls and automation utilizing knowledge of instrumentation, controls & automation, product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities.
• Leverage automation and controls to institutionalize consistencies in production.
• Conduct, facilitate, and participate in PHA, PSSR, and HAZOP.
• Manage and train plant personnel in the use and execution of RCA/RCFA processes.
• Manage compliance of all PSM and fixed equipment inspections and repair.
• On call – carries a cell phone and responds to after‑hour emergencies.

• B.S. ideally in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in plant maintenance, engineering, project engineering, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of leadership, teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility and the company.
• Proven ability to create and maintain a professional safety culture.
• In‑depth knowledge of machine safeties, OSHA, and LOTO.

• Experience in TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S.
• Experience working with continuous and batch processes (Paper, Tissue, Non‑Woven, Coating, Engineered Wood/Panels, Printing, or Chemical processes).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in PSM program implementation and maintenance.

Please note:

The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.