Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Fair Lawn, NJ | $90K?$120K + Benefits Relocation Assistance Available Keep Heavy Industry Running at Peak Performance Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a maintenance mindset? Do you thrive in an environment where industrial machinery, high-horsepower motors, and complex mechanical systems demand your expertise? This is not a design role?this is about keeping critical equipment operational, efficient, and reliable in a fast-paced industrial setting. We?re looking for a hands-on leader to oversee maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and system improvements in a high-energy manufacturing facility. What You?ll Be Doing: ? Reliability & Maintenance ? Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. ? Troubleshooting & Repair ? Diagnose and resolve issues with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and rotating equipment. ? High-Horsepower Systems ? Work with 10,000 HP motors and 4,000V equipment in a heavy industrial environment. ? Continuous Improvement ? Lead equipment upgrades, modifications, and performance enhancements. ? Cost & Inventory Management ? Control maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships. ? Leadership & Teamwork ? Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize plant efficiency. What You Bring to the Table: ? Bachelor?s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. ? 5+ years in industrial maintenance (paper, steel, chemicals, heavy manufacturing, or similar industries). ? Hands-on experience with high-horsepower motors, rotating machinery, and plant utilities. ? Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving skills?you excel under pressure. ? Commitment to safety & compliance?because operational excellence starts with a safe workplace. ? Proactive mindset?you don?t just fix problems, you anticipate and prevent them. Why Join Us? ? Competitive Salary + Full Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) 401(k) with Company Match ? Invest in your future. ? Generous PTO & Perks ? Work-life balance matters. ? Relocation Assistance ? We?ll help you transition smoothly. ? Cutting-Edge Facility ? Work with state-of-the-art machinery & technology. If you're an experienced mechanical engineer with a maintenance focus and ready to take on the challenges of a high-powered industrial setting, we want to hear from you! Apply Today & Power Up Your Career! Company DescriptionKane Partners LLC is a Philadelphia based full service staffing firm, your HR Solution concentrating on technology clients, especially Information Technology (IT), Engineering and Manufacturing. For those clients we continue to successfully offer a full range of staffing services across all disciplines, including: Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Accounting & Finance and Administrative. As a full service staffing firm, Kane Partners provides all services within staffing and HR services including: Permanent Placement, Retained, Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Temporary Staffing. Kane Partners serves a range of industries, focusing on: Electronics, Telecommunications, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Software Development, Networking, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Government. Apply Job!