Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities Lead and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment, including conveying systems, automated stacking equipment, batching operations, and combustion furnace operations. Play a critical role in the cooling tower replacement (CTR), including planning and execution before, during, and after the project, while managing the opportunity cost of missed work during CTR. Execute capital projects such as cooling tower upgrades, furnace repairs, batch house reliability improvements, tempering line enhancements, and new warehouse infrastructure, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Read, interpret, modify, and create technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated models to support equipment upgrades and process improvements. Generate mechanical requirements, scope, and cost estimates for capital projects and equipment upgrades. Initiate, lead, and drive capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with operational, safety, and reliability objectives. Partner closely with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to coordinate and complete project work effectively and safely. Provide hands-on training and technical support to Maintenance and Production departments to ensure proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. Investigate equipment failures and chronic issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend and implement effective solutions to improve manufacturing processes and reliability. Support and participate in reliability events and initiatives aimed at improving uptime, equipment performance, and overall plant efficiency. Support and enhance the reliability of production equipment by applying preventative and predictive maintenance principles and best practices. Lead project teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, coordinating activities, setting priorities, and ensuring clear communication across functions. Work on multiple improvement projects simultaneously, including efficiency, yield, safety, and sustaining engineering initiatives, while effectively prioritizing work. Collaborate cross-functionally to build strong working relationships and ensure project goals align with production, maintenance, and business objectives. Essential Skills Experience with fluid systems, including air, cooling water, pure water, and related mechanical systems. Practical mechanical design experience applied in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience providing maintenance support for manufacturing equipment and systems. Proven experience leading projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience leading a team and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders. Ability to prioritize work effectively and manage multiple projects at the same time. Hands-on approach to problem solving and project execution, not limited to desk-based design work. Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, production, and external partners. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or other CAD packages. Experience with practical mechanical design, fabrication, and manufacturing support for production equipment. Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies and tools. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent mechanical engineering discipline. Manufacturing engineering and manufacturing processes, ideally within a fast environment such as glass manufacturing. Experience working on CAPEX projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Richburg, SC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95000.00

• $110000.00/yr. Health
• variety of plans and options
• guide available to share with Submittals Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Richburg,SC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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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