Facilities & Equipment Engineering Manager

Are you ready to work for a company that truly cares about making a meaningful difference in this world?

A little about us:

Praxis Technology is a manufacturing company that designs and develops titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace and other consumer markets. We create sustainable flexibility that delivers maximum impact to make people’s lives better. It's pretty cool stuff!

We value people that are highly motivated, self-starters, open to learning new things every day. We look for like-minded individuals who will embrace the five core values of Praxis:

Team player

Driven to improve

Genuinely care

Dependable

Own

What we can offer you:

In addition to being part of a locally owned & operated business who values treating everyone with integrity & respect. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

Employee and/or Employee + Child(ren) medical insurance for just $1/month!

Comprehensive Dental + Vision

401k Retirement Plan that we match up to 3%

Basic Life AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off - 21 days first year (pro-rated)

Paid holidays – 9 days

Annual Performance Bonus Potential

Employee Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

What are we looking for in a Facilities & Equipment Engineering Manager?

We are looking for an experienced team player that isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and jump right in. If you are looking for a hands-off position, this may not be what you are looking for!

This position reports to the President and is a member of the Praxis Management Team. The Facilities & Equipment Engineering Manager will not only manage and oversee facilities, equipment and safety, but will also be expected to perform and support facilities projects, equipment maintenance, manufacturing and facilities process improvements, and equipment productivity and reliability initiatives. IT management, and safety duties for the company.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Responsible for Environmental Health & Safety; lead all safety initiatives as Safety Coordinator

Manage, conduct and document all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance and repair by means of direct reports, direct involvement or third parties

Ensure compliance with Praxis Quality Management System, OSHA guidelines and best practices

Mentor, train and oversee professional development of direct reports

Manage the installation and set-up of new equipment

Interface as required with all departments, IT and Facilities vendors and suppliers

Manage IT hardware inventory and ensure backup's are always available onsite for IT equipment needs

Interface with IT vendor to ensure Praxis's IT support needs are being met with appropriate licenses for software etc.

Backup and support Human Resources for IT needs related to new hire onboarding

Manage existing phone lines and phone hardware

Ensure that Praxis IT operating systems are up to date and can support our existing business needs

Develop and document training and troubleshooting procedures

Help implement and sustain Facilities & Safety continuous improvement initiatives

Work in partnership with Quality and Manufacturing to complete purchases of equipment

Maintain and utilize CMMS for planning and continuous improvement

Develop new equipment specifications (URS) to support capital equipment specification and requisition 

What You Bring to This Role

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or similar technical focus

Experience working in med device field

Experience with implementing safety initiatives and OSHA compliance

Proven success with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems

Demonstrated success in process water cooling systems, electrical controls and PLC controlled equipment

Experience in vacuum furnace operation and repair

Familiarity with P & ID’s

Development of IQ/OQ documents, HAZOPS and Hazardous (classified) locations

Strong interpersonal and management skills

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

Work is performed in a Production environment

May be required to lift up to 70 lbs

Ability to stand or sit for a prolonged period of time

Climbing/working from ladders and elevated height

Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer