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Posted: 5 months ago

Maintenance Engineer

Dandridge, TN, United States

MissionHires

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Location

Dandridge, TN, United States

On Site

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Architecture & Engineering

Why This Role Matters

MissionHires is partnering with a large manufacturer in East Tennessee (Dandridge/Morristown area) to hire a Maintenance Engineer focused on building an early-stage Maintenance Reliability program. You will collect and analyze machine data, identify root causes of downtime, and drive corrective and preventive actions while collaborating closely with Maintenance, Engineering, technicians, and operators. This on-site role requires strong floor presence and the ability to clearly communicate maintenance insights to leadership. Relocation assistance is available.

How You'll Contribute

Develop and support a Maintenance Reliability program to capture, structure, and analyze machine data
Monitor equipment performance, identify root causes of downtime, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize equipment downtime
Spend significant time on the production floor engaging with Maintenance Technicians and Operators to validate issues and solutions
Translate maintenance and reliability findings into clear updates and recommendations for the leadership team
Establish and refine data collection standards, metrics, and reporting cadences for reliability
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment uptime and asset health

What Makes You a Great Fit

3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
BS degree in Engineering
Comfort working on the production floor and collaborating with Maintenance Technicians and Operators
Ability to analyze maintenance data to determine root causes and prioritize actions
Strong communication skills to present maintenance insights and reliability metrics to leadership
Willingness to help build and mature a reliability program in a high-performing manufacturing setting
Ability to work on-site in the Dandridge/Morristown, TN area (relocation assistance available)

Who We Are, What We Stand For

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Maintenance Engineer role on-site or hybrid?

It’s fully on-site in the Dandridge/Morristown, TN area.

Do you offer relocation for this position?

Yes, paid relocation assistance is available.

What experience level are you looking for in maintenance?

At least 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Do I need an Engineering degree for this job?

Yes, a BS degree in Engineering is required.

What will I be doing day to day in this role?

You’ll build a Maintenance Reliability program, analyze machine data, drive RCA and preventive actions, and spend significant time on the production floor.

Will I work closely with technicians and operators?

Yes, the role requires strong floor presence and collaboration with Maintenance Technicians and Operators.

What kind of reporting or communication is expected?

You’ll translate maintenance and reliability findings into clear updates and recommendations for the leadership team.

What employment type is this role?

It’s a full-time position.

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At a glance

Workplace

On Site · Dandridge, TN, United States

Employment

Full-time

Industry

Architecture & Engineering

Language

English

Posted

5 months ago

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