The Production Engineer supports daily manufacturing plant operations by ensuring production equipment is reliable, well-maintained, and performing at target efficiency. This role focuses on day-to-day troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance support, and process improvement initiatives that drive uptime, safety, and product quality. Working closely with Maintenance Technicians, Plant Operations, and Food Safety Quality, the Production Engineer provides technical expertise and daily hands-on maintenance support to sustain production and improve long-term equipment health. DIRECT REPORTS1. NoneDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential job Functions)Support Maintenance and Plant Operations (60%)As part of the maintenance team, support the plant operations team to diagnose and resolve equipment failures and performance issues.Provide technical support to maintenance personnel during troubleshooting and repair activities.Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned downtime.Develop and standardize maintenance procedures and technical documentation for key equipment.Analyze downtime and reliability data to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.Conduct root cause analyses and implement solutions to prevent reoccurrence.Participate in daily maintenance and production meetings to align priorities and resources.When needed, lead and/or support production equipment setups, changeovers, and cleaning.Support site maintenance as needed. All other duties as assigned.Equipment and Process Improvement (25%)Evaluate maintenance and operational practices for efficiency and cost reduction opportunities.Work with Maintenance Technicians and operators to improve changeovers, cleaning procedures, and setups.Assist in training maintenance and plant operations personnel on equipment functionality and best practices.Recommend upgrades or modifications to improve maintainability and performance.Lead or support improvement projects to enhance reliability, throughput, and product consistency.Project and Capital Support (15%)Support capital and reliability projects related to equipment replacement, rebuilds, and upgrades.Participate in project scoping, design, installation, and start-up commissioning.Ensure all project activities meet food safety, safety, and environmental standards. 
