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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chicago, IL, USA

Job ID

7968

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

Industry

Packaging

Date Posted

September 9, 2025

Date of Expiry

September 29, 2025

About the Role

This Senior Mechanical Engineer will manage facility and manufacturing improvement projects, develop plans, and produce project budgets including ROI calculations. This person supports the maintenance department in troubleshooting building and equipment repairs; conducts testing of new equipment, as well as making modifications to existing processes and equipment.

Key Activities

  • Testing and developing new equipment.

  • Improving/refining existing equipment.

  • Using Project Management to incorporate design and budgets for projects.

  • Maintaining a physical and direct functional and supportive role with multiple facility Maintenance and Manufacturing groups.

  • Assisting company plant maintenance with advanced troubleshooting.

  • Providing floor support to troubleshoot process problems using continuous improvement and root cause analysis techniques.

  • Ensuring that products and systems comply with applicable codes.

  • Reporting routine activities on a monthly basis, keeping relevant staff members up-to-date more frequently on rapidly moving projects.

  • Initiating or supplying documentation for capital projects using TPM tools used within the EEM pillar and the six-step management methodology.

  • Supporting all new equipment and processes with in-house training classes, as determined by  the department’s and the company’s needs.


Preferred Skills

  • Be proficient in creating and reading electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings using AutoCAD.

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting of mechanical/motion/hydraulic systems and solve other problems as encountered. Have basic troubleshooting knowledge of electrical systems.

Education and Experience

  • Have a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree.

  • Have at least 10 years of related industry experience in chemical or process manufacturing industries.

About Us

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.    


TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.    
   
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.    

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