Sustaining Engineer

Star Brands - A Division of the Middleby Corporation; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Holdings Group in Smithville, TN is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support and improve the performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness of existing product lines. This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous product improvement and resolve design-related issues.

You will own legacy product support, lead RCA/CAPA, manage BOMs and ECNs, and ensure compliance with UL/NSF certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of sustaining, product support, or manufacturing engineering experience (industrial equipment or foodservice manufacturing preferred).
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks), ERP systems, and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering support for legacy products, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Investigate and resolve product issues including design defects, supplier changes, and field returns.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising performance or quality.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to implement product updates and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Evaluate components and materials for potential obsolescence and implement suitable alternatives.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure ongoing product compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CAD proficiency

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Engineering change process

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support and improve the performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our existing product lines. This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure continuous product improvement, resolve design-related issues, and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own engineering support for legacy products, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Investigate and resolve product issues including design defects, supplier changes, and field returns.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising performance or quality.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to implement product updates and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Evaluate components and materials for potential obsolescence and implement suitable alternatives.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure ongoing product compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sustaining, product support, or manufacturing engineering (preferably in industrial equipment or foodservice manufacturing).
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), ERP systems, and engineering change processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with UL, NSF, and other applicable foodservice equipment certifications is a plus.

Why Join Us

At Star Holdings Group, we value innovation, integrity, and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading brands, make a tangible impact on product improvement, and grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment.