Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance)

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading a diverse, represented hourly workforce in day-to-day operational activities, maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting efforts, as well as interacting with all levels of the organization on a wide range of business issues. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

The Reliability Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of equipment within a metal manufacturing plant. They focus on managing risk, minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and optimizing maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes equipment performance, failure data, and corrective maintenance history to develop and deploy engineering solutions, improved maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance optimization, and other reliability techniques.
• Utilizes predictive, preventative, and precision maintenance technologies and strategies designed to identify or control risks prior to failure and ensure optimum maintenance execution.
• Provides technical service to operations and manufacturing personnel on equipment related troubleshooting efforts.
• Maximizes equipment reliability while considering economic factors.
• Evaluates the impact of projects (reconfigurations, design changes) on meeting customer needs.

Requirements

• Relevant degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial).
• Proficient in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong technical understanding of electrical or mechanical components, tools, and designs.

Preferred Skills

• FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• LEAN principles
• RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
• RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
• Project management concepts (DMAIC)
• PM & PdM (Preventive Maintenance & Predictive Maintenance Technologies)