Job Description
Mechanical Engineer / Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (Industrial Manufacturing)
Location: Decatur, Alabama
Position Type: Full-Time Bonus Eligible
Travel: Minimal (on-site role)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join a leading industrial manufacturing operation in Decatur, Alabama(link removed) This role plays a critical part in supporting plant reliability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement efforts across the facility.
The ideal candidate will spend approximately 40% of their time on the production floor, working closely with maintenance, reliability, and operations teams to design, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical systems used in a heavy industrial environment. Depending on experience and background, the title may align as Mechanical Engineer, Reliability Engineer, or Maintenance Manager(link removed)>
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems supporting industrial manufacturing equipment
- Provide engineering support for boilers, furnaces, hydraulics, and other critical utility and process systems
- Support and optimize equipment including batch ovens, rolling mills, soaking pits, and related production assets
- Conduct mechanical analysis, simulations, and performance testing to validate designs and resolve equipment issues
- Collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Troubleshoot recurring equipment failures and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Develop and review technical drawings, specifications, and documentation using CAD tools
- Support project execution from concept through installation and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and plant policies
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, safety, and cost reduction
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- BSME strongly preferred
- Minimum experience working in heavy industrial manufacturing environments
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Mechanical systems and equipment
- Hydraulics and rotating equipment
- Heat-intensive processes such as furnaces and boilers
- Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced, production-driven environments
- Willingness and ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor
- U.S. work authorization required (no visa candidates accepted)
Preferred Background & Experience
- Prior experience in industries such as:
- Aluminum production
- Steel mills
- Foundries
- Pulp & paper mills
- Reliability engineering or maintenance-focused role within a process manufacturing environment
- Exposure to preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Experience supporting capital projects or equipment upgrades in an operating plant
Working Environment
- Industrial manufacturing setting
- Hands-on role with regular interaction across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Emphasis on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus-eligible position
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Strong Relocation package available
- Opportunities for long-term professional growth and leadership development
- Stable, collaborative, and innovative work environment