Engineering & Maintenance Superintendent – Casting

Location: Lafayette, IN | Full-Time | $130K–$140K Base Salary
US Citizenship required for ITAR Compliance

Take ownership of a critical operation within one of the region’s largest manufacturing sites.

We’re hiring an Engineering & Maintenance Superintendent to lead all reliability, engineering, and maintenance efforts across the Ingot and Lithium Cast Houses for a global metals manufacturer. This role blends technical depth, operational leadership, and strategic impact—perfect for someone who thrives in high-output, heavy industrial settings.

What You’ll Lead

Full ownership of engineering and maintenance across two cast house operations

Guide a team of salaried engineers and maintenance leaders

Drive reliability-centered maintenance strategy across equipment and systems

Lead root cause investigations, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Oversee contractor management and capital repair projects

Coordinate daily repairs and long-term planning with off-shifts, production, and planners

Act as the final decision-maker on all maintenance activity across shifts

Collaborate with engineers to reduce downtime, increase system uptime, and launch new projects

What You Bring

Bachelor’s in Engineering from an accredited institution

5+ years in industrial or heavy equipment maintenance leadership

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate across shifts

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required due to export control regulations)

Bonus Points For

Casting or combustion experience in industrial environments

Familiarity with Oracle EAM or other CMMS platforms

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

Strong people leadership, communication, and continuous improvement mindset

Why This Role?

High-impact leadership: Your decisions drive uptime, safety, and output

Competitive pay: $130K–$140K base + bonus + full benefits

Relocation assistance available

Career growth in a global operation with deep technical teams

A company culture built on safety, innovation, and operational excellence