Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer
W. R. Grace · Baltimore, MD
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $101k–$139k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at W. R. Grace (chemicals) in Baltimore, MD. Develop and manage equipment maintenance plans for area equipment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, FDA / GMP, SAP
- Base pay
- $101k–$139k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Maryland: typical posted base $100k–$139k. This one lists $101k–$139k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 6 reliability engineer openings in Maryland, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 790 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$140k, from 285 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 52%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
- ✓ FMEA 21%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: W. R. Grace in Baltimore
2 other open roles at this site.
- Operations Manager · Production · Manager
- Quality Specialist 1 · Quality · Specialist
Full description from W. R. GraceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
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The Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer is embedded with operations at one of our 24/7 chemical manufacturing plants within the Curtis Bay site, working cross functionally with the maintenance supervisor, process engineer and production engineers. The Maintenance and Reliability team is responsible for providing world-class asset availability enabling our plant to deliver products to customers safely, within specifications, and on time.
The Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD and reports to the Senior Maintenance and Reliability Leader.
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and manage equipment maintenance plans for area equipment.
- ◆Update Preventative Maintenance Plan (PM), Condition Monitoring Routes in SAP
- ◆Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)/Failure Mode Elimination Analysis (FMEA)
- ◆Assist with emergencies and unplanned breakdowns
- ◆Identify critical spares and recommended spare parts inventory levels
- ◆Identify and scope potential reliability improvement projects
- ◆Contribute to maintenance planning and execution for outages. Participate in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Physical
Requirements
and Environment
- ✓Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
- ✓Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
- ✓Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
- ✓Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s in STEM Engineering field
- ✓3+ years Maintenance/Engineering experience in a process manufacturing environment
- ✓24/7 Manufacturing experience
- ✓Experience using Microsoft Office
- ✓Experience in Food, Heavy Industry and/or Chemical manufacturing using pumps, grinders, rotary equipment, or dryers
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience using SAP Preventative Maintenance module
- ✓Experience with Engineering codes and standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, etc.
- ✓Experience interpretating condition monitoring findings from various tools such as Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound, Oil Analysis and Infrared Thermography
To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.
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Band Grade : 5-A
Annual Wage Range: $101,221.60 - $139,179.70
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Job Description
Grace is globally recognized for our leadership and the Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to work with some of our industries smartest and most inquisitive people. It is the ideal place to expand your knowledge, take on new
Benefits
- •Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- •Life Insurance and Disability
- •Grace Wellness Program
- •Flexible Workplace
- •Retirement Plans
- •401(k) Company Match
- •Paid Vacation and Holidays
- •Parental Leave (salaried only)
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Company Donation Match Program
- •U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (g race.com )
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