Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Fortune 500 Manufacturing) CapstoneONE Search | New Hartford, CT (On-site)We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own equipment reliability, facility performance, and capital investment at a growing manufacturing site. This role is highly technical and project-driven, with a strong emphasis on CAPEX, OEE, and reliability.Position OverviewOwns CAPEX planning, justification, budgeting, and execution for equipment, utilities, and facility projectsDrives OEE improvement by reducing unplanned downtime, speeding changeovers, and eliminating chronic equipment lossesLeads reliability strategy, including preventive/predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and root cause failure analysisManages installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and plant rearrangementsDevelops and tracks maintenance KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, downtime, maintenance spend)Oversees CMMS use, asset management, spare parts strategy, and maintenance planning/schedulingManages facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, utilities, and building infrastructureDirects outside contractors and service providers, including scopes, quotes, and project executionPartners with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize equipment improvements and support production goalsSupports EHS compliance, including lockout/tagout, safety programs, and facility inspectionsProvides day-to-day oversight of the maintenance teamPosition RequirementsDegree preferred but not required5+ years of maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated success managing CAPEX projects and improving OEE and equipment reliabilityStrong knowledge of PM/PdM programs, CMMS platforms, and root cause analysisExperience with PLC-controlled and automated equipment preferredLean/TPM experience a plusMay require U.S. person status under ITAR