Staff Mechanical Engineer

Reference: PR/614082_1792954686Location: 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 DoSupport 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 ForBachelor'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 Experience5+ 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 OfferedCompetitive 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!