Mechanical/Reliability Engineer

Mitsubishi Chemical Group • Chesapeake, VA • 2h ago

Company:

MCA - Alpolic

Job Description:

The Mechanical / Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and lifecycle of manufacturing equipment across ALPOLIC's production operations. This role focuses on root cause analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance strategy, and capital project execution to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical expertise in industrial systems, a data-driven approach to problem solving, and the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive sustainable improvements in equipment performance and uptime.

Reliability Engineering & Analysis

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process failures using structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and define engineering-driven corrective actions

Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends to identify systemic reliability issues and recommend solutions

Develop and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment reliability, performance, and lifecycle

Partner with Maintenance and Production teams to validate failure modes and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented

Equipment & Process Support

Provide engineering support for troubleshooting complex mechanical issues across production systems including conveyors, ovens, pumps, and continuous process equipment

Identify and implement design improvements or modifications to existing equipment to improve safety, quality, and efficiency

Design and develop mechanical components, guards, and equipment modifications using CAD tools (AutoCAD / Inventor)

Create detailed fabrication drawings and specifications for internal use or external vendors

Coordinate with vendors and fabrication shops to ensure designs meet functional, safety, and manufacturability requirements

Support installation and validation of fabricated components to ensure proper fit, function, and performance

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement

Support and/or lead capital improvement projects, including scope definition, equipment specification, installation support, and commissioning

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving throughput, and enhancing process stability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement equipment and process enhancements

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

Ensure all engineering solutions comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards

Develop and maintain technical documentation including equipment specifications, engineering standards, and modification records

Support development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to equipment and process performance

Work Schedule Expectations

This position requires occasional on-call support to assist in troubleshooting critical equipment or process issues outside of normal working hours

Participation in a rotational weekend coverage schedule is required to support plant operations and reliability needs

Flexibility to respond to urgent plant issues as needed, in coordination with Maintenance and Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Experience

5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Experience supporting continuous process operations (coating lines, laminating, metals processing, or similar preferred)

Demonstrated experience in:

Equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Equipment reliability and performance improvement

Capital project execution

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Mechanical systems (rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveying systems)

Manufacturing equipment and process systems

Experience using data and engineering analysis to drive reliability improvements

Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting required) and Autodesk Inventor (3D modeling preferred)

Ability to create:

Fabrication drawings

Equipment modifications and assemblies

Safety guarding and components

Working knowledge of:

Design for manufacturability (DFM)

Materials, tolerances, and fabrication processes (welding, machining, sheet metal)

Ability to interpret vendor drawings and ensure compliance with plant requirements

Familiarity with reliability engineering principles and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)

Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.)

Project management experience supporting equipment installations or upgrades

The salary range for this position is $85,696-$107,120. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Similar Jobs

Senior Data Scientist

Cognizant • Norfolk, VA • 6h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Title - Sr AI Engineer Remote No visa transfer / sponsorhip available for this role* Role Overview We are seeking a senior AI engineer to design and build production-grade LLM-powered applications and agentic systems...

6h ago

Go to Apply

CATIA ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3

HII • Newport News, VA • 6h ago

IT & Engineering

CATIA ENGINEER STRUCTURAL 3 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 21, 2026 Req ID: 46252 Team: X36 WTRFT SUPPORT SERV Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes F...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Engineer Manufacturing 4) - 29068

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Virginia Beach, VA • 12h ago

IT & Engineering

Requisition Number: 29068 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $114,717.00 - $170,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Senior This op...

12h ago

Go to Apply

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Norfolk, VA • 22h ago

IT & Engineering

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply"...

22h ago

Go to Apply

IT SPECIALIST (ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE/SYSTEMS ANALYSIS)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Norfolk, VA • 22h ago

IT & Engineering

Summary You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/SYSANALYSIS) in the READINESS REPORTING BRANCH of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND. Responsibilities You will serve as the Navy Readiness Reporting...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Toolmaker/CNC Programmer

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

This opening is with Howmet Aerospace - a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospac...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Technical Writer III

Scientific Research Corporation • Virginia Beach, VA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Salary Statement Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $81,850.00/Yr. - USD $136,400.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and ali...

1d ago

Go to Apply

ENGINEER SYSTEMS 4

HII • Newport News, VA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

ENGINEER SYSTEMS 4 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 18, 2026 Req ID: 46185 Team: E35 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED CAPABILITIES Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for th...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Angular/NodeJS Developer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) • Newport News, VA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Angular/NodeJS Developer Location: Remote Department: Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Public Trust Salary Rang...

1d ago

Go to Apply

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Newport News, VA • 2d ago

IT & Engineering

ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 18, 2026 Req ID: 47983 Team: E81 NUC PRP-OVHL ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)