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.

• 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.

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

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