Plant Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Plant Engineer optimizing production output and performing maintenance on mechanical devices. Collaborating with teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality standards.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNicholasville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct preventive maintenance to mechanical devices
Detect malfunctions through observation (sound or visual)
Run diagnostic tests to ensure system functionality
Repair broken or faulty machine parts
Perform emergency repairs
Choose appropriate materials based on mechanical needs
Align and calibrate machine parts
Monitor and report on project progress
Collaborate with planning and R&D design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production processes
Analyze, develop, evaluate, implement, improve, and document manufacturing equipment, tooling, processes, and products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
Strong knowledge of product BOM structure creation, modification, routings as well as parts maintenance, i.e., change notices and action
Experience in investigating and implementing effective countermeasures
Experience in NetSuite systems is preferred.
Understanding GD&T including geometric dimensioning and tolerances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Preventive MaintenanceDiagnostic TestingRepair of Mechanical DevicesAlignment and CalibrationParts MaintenanceCountermeasure ImplementationManufacturing Equipment AnalysisTooling ImprovementProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication