Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location: East Tennessee (Relocation Assistance Available)

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support within a large-scale continuous manufacturing operation. This position plays a key role in equipment reliability, capital improvements, troubleshooting, and driving operational excellence across maintenance and production teams.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

• Support maintenance and operations by troubleshooting equipment failures and restoring production flow.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Manage major equipment rebuilds and capital improvement projects from justification through execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for critical mechanical systems and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and quality teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support during off-hours as needed for critical equipment issues.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing, metals, industrial, paper, chemical, mining, building materials, or other heavy industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting rotating equipment, mechanical systems, and production equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams.
  

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Equipment design, fabrication, installation, or rebuild project experience.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar).
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, and reliability best practices.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, JIT, SPC, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
  

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Relocation assistance.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial equipment and capital projects.
• Collaborative environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. xhqgsiq

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply today!