Senior Maintenance Engineer

Overview

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 processesin 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. We're 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 Kurz's 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, and 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

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