Plant Engineer at Gehl Food & Beverage

Lathrop, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infrastructure Reliability, Capital Project Execution, Utility Systems Management, Engineering Compliance, Project Management, Facility Infrastructure Upgrades, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Technical Leadership, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

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

Responsibilities

The Plant Engineer serves as a site-based leader responsible for infrastructure reliability and the execution of capital projects from scope to closeout. The role focuses on long-term utility performance and strategic improvements to support plant growth and sustainability.