Maintenance Engineer (Mechanics)

SBA Group; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Paid holidays & PTO

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

SBA Group is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for our Davie County, NC manufacturing facility. You will oversee maintenance on highly automated furniture equipment, lead a team of technicians, and drive reliability and OEE improvements.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/engineering background, 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and familiarity with CMMS/SAP. Woodworking equipment experience is a plus. This on-site role offers a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field) preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (woodworking industry preferred).
• Experience maintaining HOMAG, BÜRKLE, or similar automated production equipment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and vacuum systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and equipment manuals; CMMS/SAP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations for highly automated furniture manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures to minimize production downtime.
• Monitor machine reliability, equipment condition, and maintenance KPIs.
• Support optimization of machine availability, reliability, and OEE.
• Lead a team of electricians and mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS/SAP.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance engineering

CMMS/SAP

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field)

Tools

HOMAG

BÜRKLE

Automated production lines

Job description

About Us

About Us
SBA Home North Carolina - The first production facility in the USA by SBA Group, a furniture manufacturer from EU member in Lithuania, with operations started in late 2025. Over 250 talented professionals will work here and build their careers. It will be a highly robotic and automated factory with products reaching millions of homes in the US. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Davie County, NC. The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of maintenance operations. This individual will oversee equipment maintenance while directly managing a team of Maintenance technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee Maintenance operations, ensuring reliable and safe functioning of equipment.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on highly automated furniture manufacturing equipment: conveyors, chain and belt drives, edge banders, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, drilling units, press and vacuum mechanisms, mechanical components of robotic cells, laminating and coating lines and others
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures to minimize production downtime
• Monitor machine reliability, equipment condition, and maintenance KPIs
• Support optimization of machine availability, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Support Automation activities - from troubleshooting to maintenance (servo-driven) and machine commissioning, upgrades, and equipment modifications
• Execute preventive maintenance according to established schedules
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and maintenance efficiency
• Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS/SAP maintenance system
• Prepare technical reports following significant equipment failures
• Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures
• Develop and lead a team of electricians and mechanics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field preferred)
• 3+ years of maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (woodworking industry experience preferred)
• Experience maintaining HOMAG, BÜRKLE, or similar automated production equipment is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and vacuum systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and equipment manuals
• Experience using CMMS or SAP maintenance systems
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, preferably shift electricians and mechanics

We offer:

• Leading compensation plans
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive benefit package
• Paid holidays, sick days, and PTO
• Professional development assistance
• We bring a strong winners\' culture with a positive and friendly team that is being guided by three core values: passion to win, leadership in invention and ownership spirit

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