Mechanical Engineer (Onsite) - Growth & Project Leadership

The Employee Connect; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Career ladder

Global manufacturer

Job summary

The Employee Connect is recruiting for Mechanical Engineers at associate, professional, and senior levels at a fast-paced, safety-first manufacturing facility in the Augusta, GA area (worksite in Graniteville, SC). This permanent, direct-hire opportunity offers a clear engineering career ladder and opportunities to lead projects that improve reliability and reduce costs.

Positions are full-time, onsite with normal day shifts and occasional production support, with a pay range of $70,000–$130,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• Experience level aligned to associate, professional, or senior engineer placement.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, power transmission, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
• Ability to work on the plant floor around operating equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, reliable operation of high-volume manufacturing machinery and systems.
• Lead mechanical design, modification, and installation projects from concept through startup.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and drive root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies with maintenance teams.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and capital project justifications.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors during equipment installations and upgrades.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement across production areas.

Skills

Mechanical design

Power transmission

Hydraulic systems

Plant floor work

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

The Employee Connect is recruiting for Mechanical Engineers at associate, professional, and senior levels at a fast-paced, safety-first manufacturing facility in the Augusta, GA area (worksite in Graniteville, SC). This permanent, direct-hire opportunity offers a clear engineering career ladder and opportunities to lead projects that improve reliability and reduce costs.

Positions are full-time, onsite with normal day shifts and occasional production support, with a pay range of $70,000–$130,000