Mechanical Systems Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 3+ years of experience supporting heavy industrial equipment. Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission systems, bearings, and gearboxes. Experience improving equipment performance through data-driven analysis. Ability to work hands-on in an industrial environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Preferred

7+ years of maintenance or reliability engineering experience. Leadership or supervisory experience. Lean, TPM, Kaizen, or 5S experience. Experience with foundry equipment and manufacturing operations. Familiarity with PLCs and industrial controls. Reliability certifications (CMRP or similar). CMMS and ERP experience (E-Maint and SYSPRO preferred). Capital project management experience.

Job Description

Position Summary

Insight Global's Client is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and operational efficiency within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role provides a growth path into Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and drive system failures. Lead root cause investigations for recurring equipment issues. Track downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment performance metrics. Implement predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to increase equipment uptime and efficiency. Lead equipment upgrades, rebuilds, and capital improvement projects. Support equipment selection, installation, and startup activities. Drive Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintenance Systems

Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Support CMMS administration, work order management, and asset tracking. Develop spare parts strategies to reduce downtime. Create and maintain equipment procedures and safety documentation. Manage contractors and equipment vendors.

Leadership Development

Train maintenance technicians and operators. Participate in cross-functional improvement projects. Develop leadership skills in preparation for a future Maintenance Manager role.