Plant Engineer in Lathrop, California at Gehl Food & Beverage

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

• 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