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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Preferred Experience
- 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.
What's Offered
- 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.
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply today!
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