Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance & Reliability

Company: Kane Partners LLC
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a mechanical engineer who thrives in the heart of the action - on the plant floor, solving problems, and keeping heavy industrial systems running at full steam?

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Client is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with deep maintenance and reliability experience to join our operations team. You'll work directly with high-horsepower motors, steam systems, rotating equipment, hydraulics, and conveyors in a demanding paper manufacturing environment. This is a maintenance-first role, not a desk job or design position. If you're passionate about keeping machines running, leading improvement projects, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with skilled maintenance crews, let's talk.



What You'll Do:

- Lead mechanical maintenance and equipment reliability efforts across the mill

- Oversee and troubleshoot pumps, fans, gearboxes, refiners, presses, and dryers

- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs (vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication)

- Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital repairs

- Partner with production, safety, and procurement to optimize uptime and reduce costs

- Ensure all projects meet safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, local codes)

- Supervise contractors and in-house teams on repair and installation work

- Be available for emergency support as needed (on-call, 24/7 rotation)



What You Bring:

- BS in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field)

- 10+ years in mechanical maintenance within a heavy manufacturing setting (paper/pulp preferred)

- Expertise in rotating equipment, steam systems, hydraulics, and material handling

- Skilled in equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization

- Familiar with Lean, TPM, or RCM practices

- Strong leadership and communication skills

- A "boots on the ground" mindset - ready to get your hands dirty and lead from the floor



Bonus Points For:

- CMMS experience

- Experience managing capital projects

- Knowledge of paper chemistry and fiber processing

- Prior success with team development and technical training



Why Join?

Competitive salary & benefits Legacy brand with strong local roots
Work that truly impacts production and reliability
Strong leadership, collaborative culture
Opportunity to drive process improvements and modernize systems



Schedule: Full-time, with extended hours and 24/7 on-call support as needed
No sponsorship available - Must be authorized to work in the U.S.



If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take full ownership of mechanical systems in a complex manufacturing environment, apply today or message us directly to learn more.

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