Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer – Reliability & Capital Projects

Kumho Tire Of Georgia; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Cancer Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kumho Tire Georgia seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support plant operations, equipment reliability, and capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Macon, GA. You will collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and product quality.

The role covers utility systems, piping, regulatory compliance, and energy management, with emphasis on preventive and predictive maintenance, project management, and cost analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Facilities/Utilities/Industrial Engineering environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance materials, spare parts, and OEM components are available to support plant operations.
• Manage utility systems including boilers, compressed air, steam, water treatment, and facility infrastructure.
• Update P&IDs, utility piping layouts, and process documentation.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment, utility systems, and process-related issues.
• Train maintenance technicians and utility personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and best maintenance practices.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of measuring, weighing, and process control equipment.
• Lead design, installation, modification, and commissioning of equipment and facility systems.
• Lead capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades from planning through implementation.
• Prepare engineering documentation, investment requests, project justifications, and capex proposals.
• Conduct cost analysis, ROI evaluations, and project feasibility studies.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, contractor performance, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate vendor selection, contractor bidding processes, and procurement activities.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and prepare reports based on technical/financial analysis.
• Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, service providers, and engineering consultants.
• Support international purchasing activities and equipment sourcing.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance; support environmental reporting.
• Assist with facility maintenance and building systems management.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Piping systems

Steam systems

Compressed air

Industrial utilities

SAP

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Capital projects

Project management

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Procurement

Contractor oversight

Reading drawings

P&IDs

Technical specifications

Welding

Industrial piping

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kumho Tire Georgia seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support plant operations, equipment reliability, and capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Macon, GA. You will collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and product quality.

The role covers utility systems, piping, regulatory compliance, and energy management, with emphasis on preventive and predictive maintenance, project management, and cost analysis.