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Mechanical Engineer Job Description We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in mechanical design, troubleshooting, and maintenance within an industrial plant setting. This role involves project management, support for plant-wide maintenance programs, and collaboration with various departments to ensure safety and efficiency. Responsibilities Support and drive plant-wide predictive maintenance programs. Manage and support capital improvement projects. Assist in managing maintenance activities within the plant. Collaborate with the Plant Safety Steering Committee and production department to ensure a safe workplace. Troubleshoot equipment and conduct root cause analysis. Assist in maintaining spare parts and supply room inventory. Ensure required training is scheduled and performed. Help maintain plant ISO QMS and EMS certifications and conduct internal audits. Manage outside contractors' performance to ensure successful completion of engineering and maintenance projects. Attend team meetings as required. Maintain and manage engineering and maintenance records. Handle weekly payroll and other administrative duties as assigned. Perform other duties as required. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 3-10 years of experience in an engineering role within a plant. Project management experience in an industrial environment. Experience in maintenance troubleshooting in an industrial setting. Strong understanding of mechanical design and systems. Proficiency with troubleshooting industrial equipment, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and HVAC systems. Experience with load cells systems, PLCs, and fired burner systems. Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance principles and systems. Familiarity with industrial safety systems (OSHA 1910). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project). Good written and oral communication skills. Experience with predictive maintenance tools such as IR scanners and vibration analyzers. Proficiency with AutoCAD drafting systems and SolidWorks. Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural engineering drawings. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in tire cord and/or carpet manufacturing processes is a plus. Manual dexterity and ability to work required hours and days to complete essential functions. Capability to write a scope of work and use Gantt charts. Work Environment The work environment requires vision, hearing, and speech capabilities, along with manual dexterity. The position operates Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The role involves collaborating with a diverse team in an industrial setting, where safety and adherence to procedures are paramount. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. will enter in after offer Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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