Engineering & Maintenance Manager

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production, quantity and quality. This individual will be expected to lead any advanced troubleshooting or problem-solving activities involving the production equipment, processes and facility issues. This individual will also be utilized as the link between Corporate Manufacturing/Controls Engineering and the production facility for all process and controls updates. Collaborate with corporate engineering on all processes, equipment and controls updates. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot secondary high and low voltage electrical systems. Implement process improvements to improve overall efficiencies, including automation. Inspect, maintain and repair equipment. Facility repair work includes basic painting, simple carpentry, routine plumbing repairs and routine or special facility maintenance functions. Must be able to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgement in responding to them. Receives work orders and complete in a timely matter. Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards and report them to the appropriate supervisor immediately. Interfaces with Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements. Works with vendors, and suppliers for service, and training as well as make minor operation decisions. 1st and 2nd Maintenance Technicians will report directly to the Maintenance Manager. Ensures that Maintenance Technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that maintenance can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Provide regular communications with all Maintenance Technicians to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues. You should be a self-motivator who works with minimal direction, makes decisions independently, and is able to motivate others to complete the task at hand. May be required to work overtime in emergency situations or when it would be advantageous to perform task at a time other than regular business hours.

Piston Automotive wasn't just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discount

• Directly supervises the maintenance staff, assigns and assists technicians as required.
• Responsible to transfer all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP. (This includes all OEM Equipment Documentation (electronic and hard copies of Manuals, BOM, Drawings, recommended spare parts and recommended PMs).
• Develop and track maintenance and capital equipment budgets
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop schedule and track preventive maintenance for entire facility
• Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation and tracking of assigned projects.
• Oversee the integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, Ethernet IP)
• Provide expertise for controls related issues, as required, to prevent or minimize production downtime.
• Drive lean concepts (5S, OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization.
• Responsible for the proper functioning of all PLC and PLC communications
• Completes monthly BOS per preventative maintenance completion charts.
• Maintains spare parts inventory, and works with vendors to insure proper stock levels are maintained

• Eight years of experience in a Maintenance Manager role or a related role
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Robotics, or a related field
• Eight (8) years of mechanical expertise and experience identifying and correcting mechanical malfunctions
• Eight (8) years of experience with Fanuc Robotics, Cognex vision, Arc Flash certificates.
• Eight (8) years of experience with 480V, 110V, and 24VDC circuits
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Micro Logic, SLC 500's, Control Logix 5000 processors) for Manual Assembly Cells, Automated Assembly Cells and Power & Free conveyor systems.
• Eight (8) years of electrical experience working with and around AC/DC electrical systems
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in HMI programming (AB Panel View and Panel View Plus) at an advanced level
• Eight plus (8+) years of extensive experience working with manual and automated assembly systems and technologies (including both mechanical and control systems).
• A minimum of four (4) years of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public).

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at  We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.

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