Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Fishers, IN

Job Title: Associate Director, Plant Maintenance (TPM / Reliability / CNC Manufacturing)
Pay: $140k - $160k/yr (plus annual bonus opportunity, relocation assistance available, comprehensive benefits package included)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Zip code: 46222
Shift: Day
Start Date: ASAP
Tags: #TPM, #TotalProductiveMaintenance, #ReliabilityEngineering, #LeanManufacturing, #CNC, #FanucRobotics, #OEE, #MTTR, #MTBF, #PredictiveMaintenance, #PreventiveMaintenance, #GearManufacturing, #HeatTreat, #Automation, #Kaizen, #RootCauseAnalysis, #OperationalExcellence
***Candidates must be U.S. citizens. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and comprehensive background check.***
Overview:
Our client, a global leader in advanced manufacturing and powertrain technologies, is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Plant Maintenance to lead maintenance and reliability operations within a highly automated manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven maintenance professional who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and has a passion for driving Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). The successful candidate will inherit a large and diverse manufacturing operation consisting of approximately 450 fabrication and inspection assets plus over 400 assembly-related systems, including:
- CNC machining centers
- Gear manufacturing and finishing equipment
- Robotics and automated assembly systems
- Heat treat and induction hardening equipment
- Precision inspection and metrology systems
- Automated washing and material handling equipment
This role is ideal for someone who has successfully transformed maintenance organizations, improved equipment reliability, and developed high-performing teams in a demanding manufacturing environment.
Position Summary:
- This is not a developmental role. We are seeking a hands-on leader who can quickly assess current systems, identify opportunities, and drive meaningful change from day one.
- The Associate Director of Plant Maintenance is responsible for leading salaried and hourly maintenance teams in support of plant operations while championing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Operational Excellence initiatives.
- This leader will oversee maintenance strategy, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement efforts with the goal of improving equipment availability, reducing downtime, and building a world-class maintenance organization.
Required Experience:
- 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading salaried and hourly maintenance personnel.
- Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and maintenance KPIs.
- Strong background supporting CNC machining and automated manufacturing equipment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Powertrain or Transmission Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Agricultural Equipment, Heavy Industrial Manufacturing.
Preferred experience with:
- TPM implementation
- Union manufacturing environments
- Robotics and automation
- CNC equipment
- PLC controls
- Heat treat operations
- Precision machining and gear manufacturing
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, and Maintenance/Reliability Engineers.
- Provide indirect leadership to 40+ hourly maintenance employees (5-7 Direct Reports)
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Drive employee engagement, performance management, and career development.
- Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
Maintenance & Reliability Leadership:
- Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment uptime and overall plant performance.
- Lead preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance programs to reduce emergency downtime.
- Improve equipment reliability through disciplined root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
- Optimize spare parts management and maintenance planning processes.
Drive improvements in:
- Equipment Availability
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance
- Units Per Hour (UPH)
- Establish systems and processes that create sustainable improvements across the organization.
Operational Excellence & TPM: Serve as the site champion for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Lead TPM pillar activities including:
- Planned Maintenance
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Focused Improvement
- Equipment Reliability
- Coach teams on Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
- Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize structured problem-solving tools such as: Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, 4D / 8D, A3 Problem Solving
- Partner with operations leaders to support the plant's Operational Excellence strategy.
Employee & Union Relations:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships within a union manufacturing environment.
- Participate in grievance resolution and labor discussions.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Union experience is preferred but not required.
Education Requirements:
- Associate degree in Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related technical field - OR - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary, Annual bonus opportunity, Relocation assistance available, Comprehensive benefits package, Career advancement opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.
Additional Information on the Manufacturing Environment:
This facility features a highly technical manufacturing environment with a wide range of advanced manufacturing equipment, including:
Machining & CNC Equipment:
- Makino Horizontal Machining Centers
- Okuma CNC Lathes and Machining Centers
- Mori Seiki Machining Centers
- DMG Mori Equipment
- Enshu Machining Centers
- Tsugami CNC Lathes
- Toyoda Machining Centers
Gear Manufacturing Equipment:
- Gleason Gear Hobs
- Gleason Gear Shavers
- Liebherr Gear Equipment
- Fellows Gear Shapers
- Mitsubishi Gear Shavers
- Gear analyzers and inspection systems
Automation & Robotics:
- Fanuc Robotics
- Automated Gantry Systems
- Automated Assembly Systems
- Robotic Welding Cells
Heat Treat & Specialty Processes:
- Carburizing Furnaces
- Temper Furnaces
- Nitriding Systems
- Induction Hardening Equipment
Inspection & Metrology:
- Zeiss CMMs
- Sheffield CMMs
- Gear Measurement Systems
- Automated Gaging Systems
***Candidates must be U.S. citizens. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and comprehensive background check.***
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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