Plant Mechanical Engineer — PM & Capital Projects

Cesna Recruitment; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Sick days

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment is seeking an experienced maintenance/engineering professional for a plant role in Tennessee. The position focuses on supporting predictive maintenance programs, guiding capital improvement projects, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–10 years of plant experience, with emphasis on troubleshooting, safety, and documentation. Strong communication and drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial maintenance and engineering in a plant environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and structural drawings.
• Proficiency with predictive maintenance tools (IR scanners, vibration analyzers).
• Experience with PLCs, load cells, NG fired burner systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive plantwide predictive maintenance programs.
• Support and manage capital improvement projects.
• Assist in managing maintenance activities in the plant.
• Ensure a safe workplace with the Plant Safety Steering Committee and production.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and training schedules.
• Help maintain ISO QMS and EMS certifications and perform internal audits.
• Oversee outside contractors to ensure project completion.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Predictive maintenance

Engineering drawings

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Cesna Recruitment is seeking an experienced maintenance/engineering professional for a plant role in Tennessee. The position focuses on supporting predictive maintenance programs, guiding capital improvement projects, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–10 years of plant experience, with emphasis on troubleshooting, safety, and documentation. Strong communication and drafting skills are essential.