Maintenance Supervisor/Engineering Liaison Full Time NEW

Who will you be working with?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries.

How will you make a difference?

As the Maintenance Supervisor/Engineering Liaison, you will drive production efficiency and equipment reliability through strategic maintenance leadership and innovative engineering solutions. You’ll support plant operations by improving processes, reducing downtime, and leading maintenance initiatives. This role reports directly to the Production Engineering Manager with regular updates on performance and reliability metrics.

What do we want to know about you?

• Interact with production to determine production equipment needs.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to enhance safety, reliability, quality, or labor reduction.
• Supervise technicians to maintain production related build necessary equipment.
• Review engineering designs and communicate best practices and fabrication concerns and provide alternate fixes.
• Be aware of production safety issues, ergonomic and environmental needs.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel depending on the project.
• Perform related work or job duties as required by supervisor.
• Occasional weekend work may be required to complete a project.

Minimum Qualifications for Application:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 4 years of relevant work experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a maintenance environment

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards.
• Design and implement equipment improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce labor.
• Manage capital projects from approval through implementation.
• Oversee maintenance programs and lead root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities specific to the Yankton facility.
• Direct the Maintenance Department, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs, upgrades, and service agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and lead team collaboration.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required; occasional weekend work may be necessary.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Shop Floor Presence Required
• Facilities can produce warm/hot conditions
• PPE Required: Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and gloves.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $67400-96000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job – it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it – for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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