Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Covington, TN

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Visa: USC/GC/TN preferred

Salary : $110K to $115K annually with Benefits

Role Overview

· The candidate will work onsite and coordinate mechanical engineering activities, equipment installation, and technical requirements among engineering teams, equipment vendors, and site contractors.

· The position requires a combination of mechanical engineering, FMCG/food manufacturing experience, equipment installation exposure, and strong stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Technical Requirements

· FMCG / Food & Beverage Experience: Candidates should have experience in FMCG, food and beverage, clean-process manufacturing, or hygiene-sensitive industries.

· Mechanical Engineering: Good understanding of mechanical engineering design principles, plant layouts, and equipment installation.

· Packaging and End-of-Line Equipment: Knowledge of packaging equipment, end-of-line systems and palletizing operations.

· Equipment Installation: Experience coordinating equipment installation and commissioning activities at manufacturing sites.

· Technical Specifications and RFQs: Ability to develop or review technical specifications, RFQ documents, and contractor requirements.

· CAD Drawings: Ability to review engineering drawings and make minor markups or changes using AutoCAD when required. Extensive drafting experience is not mandatory.

· 3D Model Reviews: Familiarity with 3D modeling platforms and the ability to navigate Navisworks models to check engineering details at the site.

· Engineering Standards: Understanding of relevant mechanical engineering codes, standards, and applicable local regulatory requirements.

Industry Preferences

1. Ice cream manufacturing – a major plus.

2. Dairy processing and manufacturing – the closest match.

3. Chocolate manufacturing – acceptable due to similarities in equipment and machinery.

4. Other relevant food and beverage or FMCG manufacturing industries.

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate mechanical engineering activities at the manufacturing site.

· Support equipment installation and ensure alignment between engineering teams, vendors, and contractors.

· Review technical specifications, RFQs, drawings, and contractor requirements.

· Coordinate multiple stakeholders and resolve routine technical queries onsite.

· Review CAD drawings and prepare minor markups when necessary.

· Navigate 3D models and Navisworks files to verify equipment and engineering details.

· Prioritize tasks according to customer requirements and project deadlines.

· Coordinate with the offshore engineering team in India for complex or multidisciplinary technical issues.

· Communicate technical requirements clearly to all stakeholders and ensure important details are not missed.

Experience Guidelines

· Preferred: 7–12 years of relevant experience.

· Candidates with 10–12 years of experience can be considered.

· Relevant plant-floor experience, mechanical design, plant layout, and equipment installation experience are acceptable backgrounds.