Plant Engineer

  • Gehl Foods
  • Lathrop, California
  • Full Time

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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

Salary Description

$135,000 - $145,000

Job ID: 522390759
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2026

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