Senior Mechanical Engineer - Equipment & Process Improvement

The Judge Group; Bremen (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support our Maintenance and Process Engineering teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role drives equipment reliability, process efficiency, continuous improvement, and plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, experience managing engineering projects, and the ability to work closely with maintenance teams, operations, contractors, and leadership to implement equipment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong CAD and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience leading equipment installation and process-improvement projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support machine, equipment, and process improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Design and develop installation drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation using CAD software.
• Assist with relocation, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate project activities with maintenance, operations, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead contractor meetings to review project specifications, drawings, and installation requirements.
• Obtain project quotations, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage contractor relationships.
• Order parts, equipment, and supplies required for engineering projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and capacity.
• Maintain project documentation, work orders, and engineering records.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support our Maintenance and Process Engineering teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role drives equipment reliability, process efficiency, continuous improvement, and plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, experience managing engineering projects, and the ability to work closely with maintenance teams, operations, contractors, and leadership to implement equipment and