Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 46388
The Plant Engineer role is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives on improving manufacturing performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizing plant operations. In this role, you’ll partner with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to enhance equipment reliability, increase efficiency, and support capital projects that fuel long-term growth. Bring your engineering expertise to a role where your ideas won’t just be heard; they’ll help shape the future of the operation. Apply today!
Work Model:
- On-Site
What You Will Do:
- Drive strategic planning initiatives and establish annual objectives for Engineering Services and supporting teams
- Champion workplace safety and environmental compliance through performance monitoring, gap resolution, fire protection, and disaster prevention programs
- Oversee quality and continuous improvement efforts that reduce waste, enhance plant organization, and strengthen operational performance
- Manage capital project planning and execution, quarterly forecasts, and operating budgets exceeding $65 million across maintenance, utilities, facilities, environmental engineering, powerhouse operations, and IT
- Advance cost-saving strategies while planning for long-term growth, workforce needs, equipment investments, and system enhancements
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including 7+ years in a leadership or management capacity
- Master’s degree in engineering or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years leading teams and projects
- Proven success managing complex engineering, maintenance, capital, or industrial improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience evaluating complex operational challenges and implementing effective solutions
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, build alignment, and drive results across multiple departments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and advise executive leadership teams
Benefits Overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO
- Bonus
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Alex Borsay at (515) 225-7000 or email aborsay@thepalmergroup.com.
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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