Mechanical/Reliability Engineer

会社 ： MCA - Alpolic 職務内容： The Mechanical / Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and lifecycle of manufacturing equipment across ALPOLIC’s production operations. This role focuses on root cause analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance strategy, and capital project execution to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical expertise in industrial systems, a data-driven approach to problem solving, and the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive sustainable improvements in equipment performance and uptime. Reliability Engineering & Analysis Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process failures using structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and define engineering-driven corrective actionsAnalyze equipment performance data and failure trends to identify systemic reliability issues and recommend solutionsDevelop and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment reliability, performance, and lifecyclePartner with Maintenance and Production teams to validate failure modes and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented Equipment & Process Support Provide engineering support for troubleshooting complex mechanical issues across production systems including conveyors, ovens, pumps, and continuous process equipmentIdentify and implement design improvements or modifications to existing equipment to improve safety, quality, and efficiencyDesign and develop mechanical components, guards, and equipment modifications using CAD tools (AutoCAD / Inventor)Create detailed fabrication drawings and specifications for internal use or external vendorsCoordinate with vendors and fabrication shops to ensure designs meet functional, safety, and manufacturability requirementsSupport installation and validation of fabricated components to ensure proper fit, function, and performance Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement Support and/or lead capital improvement projects, including scope definition, equipment specification, installation support, and commissioningDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving throughput, and enhancing process stabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement equipment and process enhancements Compliance, Safety & Documentation Ensure all engineering solutions comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standardsDevelop and maintain technical documentation including equipment specifications, engineering standards, and modification recordsSupport development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to equipment and process performance Work Schedule Expectations This position requires occasional on-call support to assist in troubleshooting critical equipment or process issues outside of normal working hoursParticipation in a rotational weekend coverage schedule is required to support plant operations and reliability needsFlexibility to respond to urgent plant issues as needed, in coordination with Maintenance and Operations leadership Education Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline Experience 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentExperience supporting continuous process operations (coating lines, laminating, metals processing, or similar preferred)Demonstrated experience in:Equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysisEquipment reliability and performance improvementCapital project execution Technical Skills Strong knowledge of:Mechanical systems (rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveying systems)Manufacturing equipment and process systemsExperience using data and engineering analysis to drive reliability improvementsProficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting required) and Autodesk Inventor (3D modeling preferred)Ability to create:Fabrication drawingsEquipment modifications and assembliesSafety guarding and componentsWorking knowledge of:Design for manufacturability (DFM)Materials, tolerances, and fabrication processes (welding, machining, sheet metal)Ability to interpret vendor drawings and ensure compliance with plant requirementsFamiliarity with reliability engineering principles and methodologies Preferred Qualifications Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.)Project management experience supporting equipment installations or upgrades The salary range for this position is $85,696-$107,120. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. 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