Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Are you a mechanical engineer who thrives in the heart of the action — on the plant floor, solving problems, and keeping heavy industrial systems running at full steam?

Client is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with deep maintenance and reliability experience to join our operations team. You'll work directly with high-horsepower motors, steam systems, rotating equipment, hydraulics, and conveyors in a demanding paper manufacturing environment. This is a maintenance-first role, not a desk job or design position. If you're passionate about keeping machines running, leading improvement projects, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with skilled maintenance crews, let’s talk.

What You’ll Do:

· Lead mechanical maintenance and equipment reliability efforts across the mill

· Oversee and troubleshoot pumps, fans, gearboxes, refiners, presses, and dryers

· Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs (vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication)

· Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital repairs

· Partner with production, safety, and procurement to optimize uptime and reduce costs

· Ensure all projects meet safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, local codes)

· Supervise contractors and in-house teams on repair and installation work

· Be available for emergency support as needed (on-call, 24/7 rotation)

What You Bring:

· BS in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field)

· 10+ years in mechanical maintenance within a heavy manufacturing setting (paper/pulp preferred)

· Expertise in rotating equipment, steam systems, hydraulics, and material handling

· Skilled in equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization

· Familiar with Lean, TPM, or RCM practices

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· A “boots on the ground” mindset — ready to get your hands dirty and lead from the floor

Bonus Points For:

· CMMS experience

· Experience managing capital projects

· Knowledge of paper chemistry and fiber processing

· Prior success with team development and technical training

Why Join?

Competitive salary & benefits

Legacy brand with strong local roots

Work that truly impacts production and reliability

Strong leadership, collaborative culture

Opportunity to drive process improvements and modernize systems

Schedule: Full-time, with extended hours and 24/7 on-call support as needed

No sponsorship available – Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Kane Partners LLC is a Philadelphia based full service staffing firm, your HR Solution concentrating on technology clients, especially Information Technology (IT), Engineering and Manufacturing. For those clients we continue to successfully offer a full range of staffing services across all disciplines, including: Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Accounting & Finance and Administrative.

As a full service staffing firm, Kane Partners provides all services within staffing and HR services including: Permanent Placement, Retained, Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Temporary Staffing.

Kane Partners serves a range of industries, focusing on: Electronics, Telecommunications, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Software Development, Networking, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Government.

Full-time