Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer – Reliability & Improvement

Nesco Resource, LLC; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental (MEC Plan)

401K

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for our northern NJ manufacturing plant. You will support manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, maintenance initiatives, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

The role requires broad mechanical expertise, the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, read engineering drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and safety.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical knowledge and fault-finding capability.
• Experience with motors, sensors, control systems, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance combining mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Qualified Mechanical Engineer or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with relevant industry experience.
• Strong machining experience: Milling, Turning, Surface and cylindrical grinding.
• Proven maintenance and fitting experience in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and schematics.
• Experience with equipment installation, alignment, fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Competent with precision measuring equipment and workshop tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, bearings, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Good problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Safety-focused and able to work in workshop/production settings.
• Self-motivated with practical engineering approach.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support varied engineering activities and health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations and equipment reliability.
• Lead maintenance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues on the production floor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
• Apply a proactive approach to implementing solutions that enhance reliability and safety.

Skills

Electrical basics

Motors & sensors

Maintenance dual-discipline

Reading drawings

Precision tools

Bearings & drives

Education

Qualified Mechanical Engineer or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Milling

Turning

Grinding

Job description

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for our northern NJ manufacturing plant. You will support manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, maintenance initiatives, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

The role requires broad mechanical expertise, the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, read engineering drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and safety.