Mechanical Engineer

An established and growing food manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help drive reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement within a high-volume production facility. This newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of plant reliability initiatives, lead equipment improvement projects, and work directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment.Client DetailsOur client is a growing food manufacturing organization supplying innovative ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products to major retail channels throughout North America. The company operates a large-scale production facility and continues to invest heavily in operations, engineering, and reliability improvements. The culture combines the stability of an established manufacturer with the agility of a growing business. Employees have direct exposure to leadership, meaningful ownership of projects, and opportunities to advance as the organization continues to expand.DescriptionLead troubleshooting efforts on critical production equipment and manufacturing systemsDrive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actionsDevelop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programsLead capital and reliability improvement projects from concept through implementationImprove equipment uptime, asset performance, and maintenance effectivenessPartner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and leadership teamsSupport spare parts strategy, reliability planning, and process optimizationEnsure compliance with safety, GMP, and manufacturing best practicesProfileBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline5+ years of manufacturing experience focused on reliability, maintenance, or plant engineeringStrong hands-on troubleshooting experience with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, ovens, packaging equipment, freezers, or similar processing equipmentExperience leading equipment improvement and capital projectsKnowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologiesStrong safety mindset and commitment to operational excellenceJob OfferCompetitive annual salary between $100,000 and $135,000, depending on experience.Comprehensive standard benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Entrepreneurial environment with limited bureaucracySignificant investment in plant improvements and reliability initiativesClear opportunity for career advancement as the organization growsInterested? Apply today. The salary range for this role is $100,000-$135,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.