Maintenance Engineer
Cherokee, ALFull-timePosted 5d ago
About the role
Maintenance Engineer to build and scale maintenance systems for machine reliability, uptime, and maintenance execution across Hadrian factories; owner of preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance processes and related CMMS, data, and KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs for CNC machines, robotics, and automated systems
- Implement predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies using condition monitoring and equipment data
- Analyze equipment performance and trends to improve uptime, reduce failures, and extend asset life
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
- Maintain accurate records of machine configurations, upgrades, and maintenance history
- Define and track key maintenance KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance)
- Manage and optimize CMMS, including work order workflows, scheduling, and data integrity
- Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor maintenance performance and drive decision-making
- Standardize maintenance procedures, checklists, and documentation
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and maintenance costs
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance technicians
- Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve machine reliability and performance
- Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and integration into maintenance programs
- Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for repairs, upgrades, and technical support
- Ensure all maintenance activities follow safety standards and procedures (e.g., lockout/tagout)
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
- 3–7+ years of experience in CNC, manufacturing, or automation maintenance/reliability
- Strong understanding of CNC machines, PLCs, and industrial systems
- Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skills
Required:Preventive maintenance (PM) programsPredictive maintenance (PdM)RCAs and corrective actionsCMMS managementData analytics & dashboardsMaintenance procedures & documentationSafety complianceCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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