**Maintenance Engineer** 📍 _Kenosha, WI_ 💵 _$90,000–$108,000 + 13% bonus target (Depending on experience)_ We’re hiring for a **high-performance food manufacturing client** operating one of the most advanced processing facilities in the Midwest. This is a critical engineering leadership role that drives plant uptime, reliability, and equipment performance through expert maintenance strategies and hands-on execution. **Why it’s a great opportunity:** ✅ Drive maintenance strategy in a modern, high-volume food operation ✅ Work cross-functionally to impact safety, quality, and overall plant efficiency ✅ Strong compensation, bonus, and long-term development path **About the Role:** As **Maintenance Engineer** , you’ll be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and performance of maintenance operations across the facility. You’ll lead maintenance staff, optimize the use of the CMMS system, and drive predictive and preventive maintenance (PPM) strategies to reduce downtime and improve equipment life cycle. This role touches all major areas of the plant and plays a vital part in capital planning, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement efforts. **Key Responsibilities:** + Supervise and coach the maintenance team, including performance reviews and development planning + Plan and allocate resources for shutdowns, overhauls, and capital improvement projects + Oversee maintenance budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives + Coordinate closely with planning, inventory, and procurement teams for timely repair scheduling + Administer the PPM program and optimize spare parts inventory through the CMMS + Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term reliability improvements + Analyze equipment data to identify trends and predict failures before they occur + Maintain accurate documentation, schematics, and equipment histories + Ensure safe work practices and full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and food safety regulations + Support the development and continuous improvement of SQF and GMP compliance systems + Collaborate with operations, vendors, and engineering teams on new installations and system upgrades **What You’ll Bring:** + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (required) + 2+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or similar production environment + Knowledge of GMPs, OSHA, and EPA standards + Strong CMMS and Microsoft Office skills + Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and manage complex scheduling and prioritization + Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills **Preferred Qualifications:** + 5+ years of maintenance engineering experience in the food industry + Background in predictive maintenance and continuous improvement tools (e.g., TPM, RCA, 5S) + Previous experience as a plant-level Maintenance Supervisor or similar leadership role **Interested?** Click _Apply Now_ and a recruiter will reach out to discuss next steps. This is a strong opportunity for engineering professionals who want to make an impact in a well-resourced and growth-oriented facility. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.