Description

Now Hiring: Plant Engineer

Reports To: Production Manager

Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000

Why join our team?

Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
Generous PTO & holidays
Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

Tuition reimbursement
HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
Referral bonus program
Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

The Plant Engineer is a site-based technical leader responsible for infrastructure reliability and capital project execution at the Lathrop facility. This role focuses on long-term utility and facility performance, strategic infrastructure improvements, and capital investments that support plant growth, sustainability, and operational readiness. Working alongside Maintenance and Engineering Managers, the Plant Engineer drives forward-looking initiatives rather than day-to-day operations support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead reliability and improvement initiatives for utility systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, glycol, chilled water, wastewater, RO, and nitrogen systems
Manage facility infrastructure upgrades and ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards
Plan and coordinate plant shutdown activities during major holidays
Lead capital projects from scope development through execution and closeout ($5K–$50M)
Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, EHS, and external contractors to support infrastructure and expansion initiatives
Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and long-range capital plans

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering
Experience leading capital and infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of utility systems and engineering compliance standards
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Food & beverage or aseptic manufacturing experience
FDA-regulated utility systems knowledge
CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred)
PE license or PMP certification a plus

Travel

Minimal travel required (0–5%) for vendor visits, FATs, and trade shows