Mechanical/Reliability Engineer

None; Deepwater (NJ); On-site; USD 97,843 - 152,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours is hiring a Mechanical/Reliability Engineer at the Chambers Works site in Deepwater, NJ. The role includes providing mechanical support for manufacturing operations and leading reliability improvement initiatives.

Requirements include a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1+ years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Mechanical Engineering work experience in a chemical manufacturing/hazardous industrial setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to the manufacturing area operations.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving mechanical reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Job description

Chemours is seeking a Mechanical/Reliability Engineer to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team at the Chambers Works location in Deepwater, NJ. The role reports directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to the manufacturing area operations.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for project work to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering standards, and quality assurance.
• Supply mechanical expertise for troubleshooting and modifying operating equipment and facilities.
• Handle technical troubleshooting and training to the operations and maintenance teams.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures.
• Develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans including equipment checks, predictive & preventative maintenance (PPM), critical spare parts, and SAP data utilizing criticality assessments and Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and uptime data to recommend and justify improvements to obtain the lowest life‑cycle cost on different classes of equipment.
• Lead preventative maintenance (PM) optimization efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving mechanical reliability.
• Actively work with the Technology, Maintenance and Production organizations as a role model utilizing, training, and coaching advanced reliability techniques and tools to develop, maintain and drive a reliability culture.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of Mechanical Engineering work experience in a chemical manufacturing/hazardous industrial setting or related industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence management.
• Comfortable working in a team environment with high initiative and self‑motivation, and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely.
• Ability to make decisions, work independently, and communicate effectively to a broad audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a hands‑on attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering work experience in a chemical manufacturing or hazardous industrial setting.
• Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance module.
• Knowledge of maintenance and reliability best practices, rotating equipment, alignment techniques, basic materials science, material selection and properties.
• Knowledge of lubrication, tribology, oil analysis, vibration analysis, data interpretation, and nondestructive testing fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of RCFA and FMEA, data analysis techniques, statistical interpretation, evidence preservation, engineering design standards, cost/Capital analysis and justification.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day

Pay Range: $97,843.00 – $152,880.00. Chemours Level: 25. Annual Bonus Target: 6%.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.

Chemours is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer.