Staffing - Mechanical Engineer II

The Fountain Group; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Hemlock, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to troubleshoot equipment issues, improve reliability, and support preventive maintenance strategies. You will lead or assist with upgrades and ramp-related projects while coordinating with operations, maintenance, vendors, and project teams to maximize equipment uptime and safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support root cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Drive equipment reliability, performance, and maintainability improvements.
• Lead or support equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacement projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for assigned equipment systems.
• Partner with maintenance and operations to improve coordination, issue resolution, and equipment uptime.
• Support execution of preventive and predictive maintenance activities and strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders during startup and ongoing equipment support.
• Ensure work is completed in alignment with safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay: $44-$41/hour

Duration: 6 months

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job description

The position focuses on troubleshooting equipment issues, improving reliability and performance, supporting preventive maintenance strategies, and leading or assisting with equipment upgrades, modifications, and ramp-related projects.

The role also serves as a key technical resource, working closely with operations, maintenance, vendors, and project teams to improve equipment uptime and ensure safe, high-quality execution.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support root cause investigation and corrective actions
• Drive equipment reliability, performance, and maintainability improvements
• Lead or support equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacement projects
• Serve as a technical resource for assigned equipment systems
• Partner with maintenance and operations to improve coordination, issue resolution, and equipment uptime
• Support execution of preventive and predictive maintenance activities and strategies
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders during startup and ongoing equipment support
• Ensure work is completed in alignment with safety, quality, and operational requirements

required skills

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of relevant experience

preferred skills

• Experience with equipment reliability and maintainability improvement
• Experience supporting preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Experience with equipment upgrades, modifications, replacements, or ramp-related projects
• Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments