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Aerotek Maintenance Engineering Manager in Kinston, North Carolina
Job Title: Maintenance Engineering Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a Maintenance Engineering Manager with a diverse experience in maintenance, operations, lean, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-year capital project forecasting and management, handling budgets ranging from $3-$5 million. This role is pivotal in a made-to-order manufacturing environment, focusing on optimizing equipment reliability, minimizing product costs, and maximizing manufacturing efficiency through the effective use of existing and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
Plan, schedule, and manage all maintenance and repair activities for facility and production equipment.
Ensure rapid response to equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and KPIs, including downtime, MTBF, and MTTR.
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cost and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, automation, and facility improvements.
Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing techniques to enhance productivity and quality.
Partner with operations to optimize equipment performance and throughput.
Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities are performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Lead safety initiatives, audits, and risk assessments within the department.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper training and adherence to procedures.
Identify, select, and manage external vendors and contractors for building maintenance, equipment service, and capital projects as required.
Negotiate service agreements, scopes of work, timelines, and pricing to ensure cost-effective solutions.
Oversee contractor performance to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.
Partner with procurement and finance to manage contracts, renewals, and vendor compliance requirements.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including labor, parts, and capital expenditures.
Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance work with minimal disruption.
Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to equipment reliability and efficiency.
Essential Skills
Experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, project management, maintenance management, and engineering management.
Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a made-to-order manufacturing environment.
Strong project management skills with the ability to delegate effectively.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values innovation, leadership, and efficiency. We offer a competitive bonus potential of 15%-17%, relocation assistance, and opportunities to lead significant projects within a large-scale manufacturing facility. Our company supports professional growth, emphasizes a strong safety culture, and offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
Work Environment
The role is based in a 600,000 sq. foot cabinet manufacturing facility. The environment is dynamic, involving the use of advanced technologies and equipment. The position requires managing multiple projects and ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Kinston, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $156000.00/yr.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plans, along with mental health support. Retirement & Financial: 401(k) program with a competitive company match (up to 3-4%) and profit-sharing opportunities. Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid holidays and vacation time, with accrual increasing based on tenure. Discounts: Substantial discounts on Cabinetry and other Fortune Brands Home & Security products (e.g., Moen, Therma-Tru, MasterLock). Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training programs. Bonuses: Potential for performance-based bonuses, such as perfect attendance bonuses and referral bonuses
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kinston,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.