Mechanical Engineer

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will serve as a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer partners with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and day-to-day plant operations. This role provides engineering support for maintenance and production activities while assisting with capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. The Mechanical Engineer will bring a practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting plant operations, and helping implement improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities (to name a few): - Support plant operations by partnering with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve technical challenges - Assist with capital projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, installation support, startup activities, and project tracking - Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency - Aid in maintaining equipment documentation, engineering records, and spare parts information to support plant reliability - Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to identify reliability improvements and implement corrective actions - Coordinate with vendors and contractors to support equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and project execution - Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities utilizing tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies - Provide engineering support for equipment modifications, upgrades, and overall plant improvement initiatives - Assist in evaluating equipment performance and recommend practical solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity