Maintenance Engineer

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service, and private-label producer of fresh and processed meats headquartered in Delphi, Indiana. Founded in 1991, IPC has grown from a single pork processing facility into a multi-plant, diversified protein organization with revenues of approximately $1.5B. Our portfolio includes leading national and regional brands such as Kentucky Legend, Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete, with operations across Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky.

At IPC, we value diversity, innovation, collaboration, and people who are passionate about their work. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, educational assistance, and significant opportunities for career growth. With more than 3,100 team members across 14 states, we combine the scale of a large organization with a close-knit culture.

Summary:

The Maintenance Engineer supports the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities through engineering analysis, preventive maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and ensure compliance with safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Support planning and execution of major maintenance overhauls, shutdowns, and equipment improvement projects, including scope development and manpower planning.
• Assist in the development, tracking, and control of maintenance budgets and cost improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance stores and inventory management, including stocking strategies, inventory optimization, and elimination of obsolete materials.
• Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance (PM) and PM review processes in alignment with company standards.
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance purchasing teams to support efficient work execution and material availability.
• Support and administer CMMS programs, including preventive maintenance (PPM), equipment history, parts room inventory, and facilities documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses and root cause investigations for critical and repetitive equipment failures using equipment history and operational data.
• Analyze line event data and equipment history to identify trends and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Support parts room operations to ensure compliance with company policies and availability of critical spare parts.
• Establish and support work measurement techniques to evaluate maintenance effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate equipment, facility documentation, and drawings.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, day-to-day maintenance activities, and assigned engineering projects.
• Communicate and collaborate with Operations teams and vendors regarding equipment performance issues and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in and support cross-functional plant projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure engineering systems and maintenance practices support product integrity, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Follow all established safety programs, policies, and procedures, including LOTO and mobile equipment standards.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SQF Food Safety Systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 5+ experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning/scheduling preferred
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Possesses excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to travel unrestricted throughout the United States and other countries as needed.
• All employees are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operations and effective teamwork.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

EEO Statement

Employment decisions on job-related standards and our commitment to equal employment opportunity will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. All human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All leaders are responsible for implementing and enforcing this policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

Other Duties

Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Screening: This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

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