Mechanical Project and Facility Engineer

FPC Franchise; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Franchise is seeking a Mechanical Project and Facility Engineer to troubleshoot plant equipment, lead improvement projects, and support safety and reliability across manufacturing and facility systems. The role requires strong drawing reading ability and hands-on maintenance experience.

The candidate will coordinate capital improvements, manage maintenance activities, and work with safety committees to ensure a safe workplace. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and project coordination.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience reading electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic & structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide trouble shooting support for plant manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Lead and manage projects to improve safety, manufacturing and reliability.
• Support plant safety initiatives and participate in ISO/EMS activities.
• Oversee predictive maintenance and manage spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to complete engineering projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Maintenance experience

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

HVAC systems

Industrial safety systems (OSHA 1910)

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Position: Mechanical Project and Facility Engineer

Salary Range: $70K-$90K

Summary Of Job:

The mechanical engineer shall provide trouble shooting support for all plant manufacturing and facility equipment. They also recommend new equipment and manage projects needed to improve safety, manufacturing and reliability throughout the plant. They also perform administrative duties in the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• At least 3-10yrs experience working in an engineering role in a plant
• Project management experience in an industrial environment
• Maintenance troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment
• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals relating to mechanical design & systems
• Demonstrated experience with trouble shooting industrial equipment, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, HVAC systems
• Experience working on load cells systems, PLC’s, NG fired burner systems
• Preventative & predictive maintenance principles and systems
• Tire Cord and/or Carpet Manufacturing processes (Not required)
• Experience with industrial Safety systems (OSHA 1910)

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PP, Project, etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Predictive maintenance tools such as IR scanners and vibration analyzers
• AutoCAD drafting systems & SolidWorks
• Able to read and understand Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic & Structural engineering drawings.
• Support and drive plantwide predictive maintenance programs
• Support and manage capital improvement projects
• Assist in managing maintenance activities in the plant
• Work with Plant Safety Steering Committee and production department to insure a safe workplace
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and conducting root cause analysis
• Assist in maintaining spare parts and supply room inventory
• Ensure required training is scheduled and performed
• Help maintain plant ISO QMS and EMS certifications and conduct internal audits
• Manage outside contractors performance to the successful completion of engineering and maintenance projects
• Attend team meetings as required
• Maintain and manage engineering and maintenance records
• Weekly payroll and other administrative duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as required.