Mid Level Plant Engineering Manager Jobs
Mid level plant engineering manager jobs go to engineers ready to own plant-level projects end to end, make process decisions with limited oversight, and develop junior team members. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Piedmont Healthcare, Greif, and Guardian Industries hiring at this level now.
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Overview
When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.
Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.
“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain
Join the team behind our custom compounds.
Detailed Description:
The Plant Engineer/Plant Engineering and Maintenance Leader is responsible for developing and implementing production processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. The Plant Engineer will be responsible for investigating and resolving work-in-process problems along with making recommendations and implementing improvements and modifications related to sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. The role also monitors assigned operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with a history of problems.
- Supports 24x5 production by troubleshooting processing issues, sometimes outside of normal business hours.
- Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation of production.
- Works to reduce process variation using Six Sigma Methods like DMAIC or DMADV.
- Works on projects to improve rates and set up standard formats for different processes.
- Assist in establishing specific work goals and performance standards to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.
- Answers customer complaints and implements corrective action when necessary to resolve issues.
- Lead and attend key production trials.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs.
- Write and verify coding for new functions on PLCs.
- Designs new equipment installations and modifications to existing equipment.
- Maintains equipment and systems to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Troubleshoots when equipment is not performing to specifications.
- Manages the operation and maintenance of plant utilities.
- Establishes specifications for contract work and oversees implementation.
- Monitor and establish preventative maintenance tasks and scheduling.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions.
- Report on status of engineering projects and maintenance status monthly.
- Coach and drive 6S principles and improvements across the plant.
- Project management – designs and drafts elements relating to projects for implementation.
- Facilitate process automation.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.
Skills:
- Good understanding of the formulation, material science and equipment involved.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work in and support an ISO 9000 environment.
- Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends, and polymer compounding preferred.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Experience:
3-5 years of relevant experience required.
3-5 years controls experience.
Lean manufacturing implementation (value stream mapping, SMED, 6S, visual factory, PDCA, CI, etc.).
Education:
BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
Certifications:
Root cause analysis certification/training completed within 12 months.
Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or commit to obtain within two years).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Able to climb ladders/stairs to reach all plant equipment.
- Must be able to wear required safety equipment.
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
Overview
When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.
Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.
“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain
Join the team behind our custom compounds.
Detailed Description:
The Plant Engineer/Plant Engineering and Maintenance Leader is responsible for developing and implementing production processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. The Plant Engineer will be responsible for investigating and resolving work-in-process problems along with making recommendations and implementing improvements and modifications related to sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. The role also monitors assigned operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with a history of problems.
- Supports 24x5 production by troubleshooting processing issues, sometimes outside of normal business hours.
- Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation of production.
- Works to reduce process variation using Six Sigma Methods like DMAIC or DMADV.
- Works on projects to improve rates and set up standard formats for different processes.
- Assist in establishing specific work goals and performance standards to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.
- Answers customer complaints and implements corrective action when necessary to resolve issues.
- Lead and attend key production trials.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs.
- Write and verify coding for new functions on PLCs.
- Designs new equipment installations and modifications to existing equipment.
- Maintains equipment and systems to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Troubleshoots when equipment is not performing to specifications.
- Manages the operation and maintenance of plant utilities.
- Establishes specifications for contract work and oversees implementation.
- Monitor and establish preventative maintenance tasks and scheduling.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions.
- Report on status of engineering projects and maintenance status monthly.
- Coach and drive 6S principles and improvements across the plant.
- Project management – designs and drafts elements relating to projects for implementation.
- Facilitate process automation.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.
Skills:
- Good understanding of the formulation, material science and equipment involved.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work in and support an ISO 9000 environment.
- Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends, and polymer compounding preferred.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Experience:
3-5 years of relevant experience required.
3-5 years controls experience.
Lean manufacturing implementation (value stream mapping, SMED, 6S, visual factory, PDCA, CI, etc.).
Education:
BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
Certifications:
Root cause analysis certification/training completed within 12 months.
Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or commit to obtain within two years).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Able to climb ladders/stairs to reach all plant equipment.
- Must be able to wear required safety equipment.
Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
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Mid Level Plant Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level plant engineering manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led execution, coordinated cross-functional teams, or drove process improvements without heavy supervision. Quantify outcomes wherever possible, such as uptime gains, cost reductions, or cycle time improvements. Tailor your application to show you can manage plant-level complexity independently, not simply support a senior engineer.
Which companies hire mid level plant engineering managers?
Companies hiring mid level plant engineering managers right now include Piedmont Healthcare, Greif, and Guardian Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers, utilities, and industrial operations firms make up the largest share of employers at this level, particularly those with ongoing capital projects or continuous improvement programs that need hands-on engineering leadership.
Are there remote mid level plant engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly on-site given its hands-on nature. About 0% of mid level plant engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve project oversight, vendor coordination, or engineering support functions rather than direct floor management. Filter current listings to find which openings offer flexible arrangements.
How do I move up to a mid level plant engineering manager role?
The path runs through demonstrated ownership of progressively larger plant engineering problems. Early-career engineers build toward mid level by taking on full project cycles, developing fluency in reliability or process improvement methodologies, and showing measurable impact on plant performance metrics. Seeking out opportunities to coordinate with operations, maintenance, and capital planning teams accelerates the transition by building the cross-functional judgment mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level plant engineering managers?
Mid Level plant engineering manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-volume production or processing environments that require dedicated engineering management to maintain uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement without relying entirely on senior staff.