Our client, a global leader in manufacturing, is seeking a Plant Engineer to join its team in DuPage County, IL. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for leading plant maintenance operations with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will drive performance through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Maintenance Excellence, and the Sonoco Performance System (SPS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plant safety programs and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Implement and sustain a reliability-centered maintenance strategy to improve machine uptime, OEE, and reduce operational costs.
• Provide leadership to the maintenance team, ensuring high standards of equipment performance and plant condition.
• Identify and support technical training and development for maintenance staff.
• Manage capital projects, participate in budgeting, and control departmental spending.
• Apply root cause analysis to critical equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to drive operational improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years leading a maintenance department in a manufacturing setting or 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards and ability to implement preventive measures.
• Proficient in root cause analysis tools (FMEA, 5 Whys, etc.) and developing countermeasures.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and predictive maintenance systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Background in TPM or reliability engineering preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.