Mechanical & Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical & Reliability Engineer |Augusta, Georgia  
Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 Base + Bonus | Relocation considered for the right candidate. 

Do you enjoy getting to the root of mechanical failures rather than simply fixing the same problem twice? Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who knows how to turn reliability data, maintenance history, and real-world plant experience into lasting improvements? 

The role 

An established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Mechanical & Reliability Engineer to join its production facility in Augusta, Georgia. 

This is a hands-on, 100% onsite, 5 days a week role where you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and skilled trades. You will troubleshoot equipment in the field, investigate recurring failures, and help build smarter reliability strategies that keep the plant running safely and efficiently. 

For the right Mechanical & Reliability Engineer, relocation to Augusta may also be considered. 

Key Responsibilities 

As the Mechanical & Reliability Engineer, you will: 

• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues and develop practical, long-term solutions. 
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs using equipment condition, history, and failure trends. 
• Provide expertise across pumps, bearings, lubrication systems, alignment, power transmission, and rotating equipment. 
• Lead root cause investigations using RCA, RCFA, FMEA, and other reliability methods. 
• Apply vibration analysis, infrared analysis, lubrication, alignment, and precision maintenance techniques. 
• Analyze equipment and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities. 
• Recommend equipment modifications, maintenance improvements, and capital investments. 
• Support smaller capital and equipment-improvement projects from scope development through implementation. 
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical equipment issues. 
• Provide technical guidance and training to plant maintenance teams. 

The company 

You will be joining an established manufacturing business focused on safe operations, equipment performance, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to work closely with the people operating and maintaining the equipment while having a direct impact on plant reliability. 

The Benefits 

• $115,000–$150,000 base salary 
• Bonus 
• Relocation considered for the right candidate 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Retirement benefits 
• Paid time off 
• Professional development and training 
• Long-term career growth 

The person 

To succeed as a Mechanical & Reliability Engineer, you will need: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
• At least 5 years of engineering experience within manufacturing. 
• Strong hands-on industrial mechanical equipment experience. 
• Experience with mechanical reliability, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and preventive/predictive maintenance. 
• Knowledge of RCA/RCFA, FMEA, vibration analysis, lubrication, alignment, and precision maintenance. 
• Experience supporting smaller capital and equipment-improvement projects, including scope development and economic justification 
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills. 
• US citizenship or Green Card status. 

Chemical, specialty chemical, or similar process manufacturing experience is highly desirable. SAP Plant Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience would be an advantage. 

What’s next 

If you are ready to take ownership of equipment reliability and make a visible difference on the plant floor, apply today for this Mechanical & Reliability Engineer opportunity in Augusta.