Senior Plant Engineer

Mason City, Iowa, US on site Until 8/28/2026 8+ years exp First posted June 29, 2026 Last posted June 29, 2026
Job description

Senior Plant Engineer

You'll lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems, including Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and more, driving our plant to new heights as part of a High Performing Manufacturing Organization.

As the leader of engineering activities, you will ensure our facilities remain a state-of-the-art food manufacturing process, developing and executing highly innovative technology projects. In this role, you won’t just manage maintenance—you’ll elevate it to new levels of efficiency and innovation!

Position Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for capital projects from concept to completion.

·         Manage and schedule all project elements to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations, delivering projects on time, on budget, and without compromising safety, food safety, or environmental standards.

·         Lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems that keep our plant operating at peak performance.

·         Help drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and other high-impact strategies, ensuring optimal scheduling that maximizes task completion with minimal downtime.

·         Manage the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and guiding work assignments.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

·         2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required

·         Food Manufacturing experience.

·         Change Management experience.

·         High level of leadership skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

·         Possesses advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.

·         Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.

·         Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
About this role

Summary

Lead maintenance systems, manage projects, and develop engineering strategies in food manufacturing.

Job title

Senior Plant Engineer

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Mason City, Iowa; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringproject managementmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringmaintenance systems

Preferred skills

team managementchange managementPLCinstrumentationMicrosoft Office

Specializations

maintenance systemsproject leadershipmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringfood manufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mason City, IA 50401, USA

On-site City