Senior Maintenance Engineer

At Catapult we are assisting our member Kurz in their search for a Senior Maintenance Engineer at their Lexington NC facility.

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Location : Lexington NC

Department : Maintenance

Reports To : Plant Manager

Direct Reports : Maintenance Technicians

About Kurz

Kurz is a global leader in thin film technology providing cutting-edge solutions for surface finishing decoration labeling and product protection . Our Lexington NC facility supports a wide range of processes-in hot stamping and coating -used across automotive electronics packaging and luxury goods industries.

At Kurz we combine precision engineering and sustainable innovation to create products that are both functional and visually exceptional. Were committed to operational excellence environmental responsibility and the professional growth of our people.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance strategy reliability programs and process optimization at our Lexington facility. This hands-on leadership role focuses on ensuring uptime and reliability across a diverse range of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Experience in coating printing packaging or chemical processing industries is highly desirable as the processes share similarities with Kurzs operations which focus in the manufacturing of hot / cold stamping foil .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure maximum equipment uptime and performance.
• Lead coach and develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance of advanced production systems including :
• Coating equipment
• Finishing units
• Mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and control systems
• Manage CMMS (e.g. eMaint) for work order planning scheduling and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean 5S and TPM initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective / preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety GMP and environmental regulations .
• Support capital improvement and modernization projects aligned with business goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Why Join Kurz

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Network Engineering,Hand Tools,Taleo,Electrical Experience,Industrial Equipment,Sage,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Schematics,Maintenance,Heavy Lifting,Power Tools

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1