Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The role involves organizing and managing projects for the installation, repair, and rebuilding of plant equipment. You will define the scope of work, specify equipment, originate capital requests, provide cost justification, purchase equipment, and schedule and supervise installation and startup by plant and/or outside contractors. You will also be responsible for originating maintenance procedures and procuring spare parts, completing projects with minimal or no required supervision.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop new maintenance procedures and systems, such as vibration analysis programs, maintenance management systems, and calibration systems required for ISO compliance.
• Lead and direct cost-saving projects involving maintenance and engineering-related items.
• Collaborate in work teams to improve production, quality, and address maintenance-related problems within the plant.
• Identify and purchase materials and equipment required by production changes and maintenance for plant operations.
• Interface with CAD operators to create and detail working drawings of projects.
• Schedule and oversee outside contractors required to complete projects.
• Set up inventory of spare parts required for new equipment and write preventative maintenance instructions, prescribing intervals for routine maintenance.
• Handle contingencies including float line rebuild responsibilities.
• Specify and procure equipment for capital projects and procure parts and materials for maintaining existing plant equipment.

• 3+ years of Process or Mechanical engineering expertise
• Experience in project management and supervision
• Ability to originate and develop maintenance procedures
• Proficiency in equipment specification and procurement
• Competency in collaborating with work teams
• Skill in interfacing with CAD operators

The role requires work in a plant environment where you will interface with various technologies and equipment. You may be required to manage multiple projects and work with both internal teams and outside contractors. The work involves scheduling and overseeing installations, repairs, and rebuilds with a focus on maintaining plant operations efficiently.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Employee assistance programs (EAP) for mental health and counseling
On-site wellness programs or fitness incentives
401(k) retirement plans with company matching
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Parental leave and family care support
Training and certification programs
Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
Support for continuing education and professional memberships

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kingsport,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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