IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a PROJECT ENGINEER in Murfreesboro, TN.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Our client is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to support capital projects, manufacturing process improvements, equipment design, and production optimization initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with operations, tooling, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve plant performance, increase efficiencies, reduce scrap, and support new manufacturing processes and equipment installations.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical aptitude, project engineering experience, and hands-on manufacturing knowledge with exposure to automation, tooling, hydraulics, pneumatics, injection molding, die casting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead capital improvement projects including RFQs, vendor coordination, budgeting, scheduling, installation, and commissioning activities
• Design and implement modifications to production machinery, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Support installation, testing, debugging, and startup of new equipment and production systems
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Support die casting and injection molding operations including tooling and process troubleshooting
• Develop mechanical designs and technical drawings using CAD systems
• Perform engineering calculations to support design and manufacturing improvements
• Assist with preventative maintenance procedures, machine setup, operator training, and work instructions
• Conduct dimensional inspections and prototype evaluations to verify engineering changes and designs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, scrap reduction, and operational performance
• Create and maintain PFMEA, DFMEA, APQP, and Control Plan documentation
• Work closely with vendors, suppliers, operations, maintenance, and production teams to support plant objectives

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• 3–5+ years of engineering and project experience within a manufacturing environment
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering background
• Experience with injection molding and/or die casting processes
• Exposure to hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, HMIs, compressed air systems, and manufacturing automation
• Experience using CAD systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, TS16949, and ISO14001 systems
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work hands-on within a manufacturing plant environment

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending their resume as a MS Word document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making in the hiring process.

ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Refinery Mechanical Reliability | Martinez, CA

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer for our client, a leading refinery operation within a complex industrial and energy infrastructure environment. This is a highly technical reliability engineering role focused on improving rotating equipment performance, reducing failures, and driving mechanical integrity across refinery operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on mechanical reliability professional with strong troubleshooting capability, refinery or petrochemical experience, and a passion for improving equipment uptime, reliability, and operational safety.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into refinery reliability leadership, the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliability, operability, and mechanical integrity of critical rotating equipment across the refinery.

This role partners closely with Machinery Inspectors, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to troubleshoot failures, develop reliability strategies, support turnarounds, and execute both short- and long-term equipment improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource for rotating equipment reliability and maintenance optimization while supporting refinery-wide safety, environmental, and operational performance objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Mechanical Integrity

• Support refinery reliability initiatives focused on rotating equipment performance, uptime, and mechanical integrity
• Drive reduction of Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) incidents and operational risk related to machinery systems
• Develop and implement bad actor strategies, repair plans, and long-term reliability improvements
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives across rotating equipment assets

Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support for rotating equipment issues
• Assist Machinery Inspectors and Operations teams in diagnosing equipment failures and recommending corrective actions
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations to eliminate recurring failures
• Monitor equipment performance trends and identify opportunities for reliability improvement

Rotating Equipment Support

• Support maintenance and reliability activities related to:
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Steam turbines
  • Gearboxes
  • Fans and blowers
  • Mechanical seals
  • Lubrication systems
• Evaluate machinery performance including vibration analysis, hydraulic analysis, and equipment efficiency

Turnarounds, Projects & Vendor Coordination

• Support turnaround planning and execution activities related to rotating equipment
• Develop equipment scopes, repair strategies, and reliability improvement recommendations
• Provide technical oversight and coordination with external repair vendors and machine shops
• Support capital and reliability projects through execution and commissioning

Engineering, Compliance & Process Safety

• Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) processes for rotating equipment modifications
• Review and improve operating and maintenance procedures related to rotating equipment systems
• Ensure compliance with refinery engineering standards and applicable industry codes including API, ANSI, and ASME
• Support refinery environmental, process safety, and mechanical integrity programs

Monitoring & Condition-Based Reliability

• Utilize machinery condition monitoring and diagnostic tools including:
  • Bentley Nevada System 1
  • SKF systems
  • Windrock
  • Vibration monitoring technologies
• Support development of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting rotating equipment reliability within:
  • Refining
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical processing
  • Heavy industrial environments
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Experience supporting rotating equipment maintenance and repair activities
• Working knowledge of:
  • API
  • ANSI
  • ASME standards

Technical Experience

• Experience with:
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Steam turbines
  • Mechanical seals
  • Lubrication systems
  • Vibration analysis
  • Hydraulic performance analysis
• Understanding of machinery monitoring and protection systems
• Familiarity with low-voltage instrumentation and machinery control systems
• Experience with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to support adjusted schedules during turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events
• Participation in refinery on-call rotation and off-hours support as required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Improved rotating equipment reliability and uptime
• Reduction in recurring equipment failures and LOPC incidents
• Effective execution of reliability and turnaround initiatives
• Strong alignment between Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams
• Safe, compliant, and cost-effective refinery machinery performance

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of:

$88,424 – $156,910

Compensation will reflect overall experience, technical capability, education, and alignment with the scope of the role.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a ENGINEERING MANAGER (Manufacturing) in Johnson City, TN.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Overview

The Engineering Manager drives process innovation, equipment design, and team development to ensure operational excellence, safety, and scalability in a fast-growing, high-technology environment.

The Engineering Manager ensures safe, reliable, and scalable production capability while aligning execution with the company’s mission, growth strategy, and core values.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for Process Engineers, Controls Engineers, Facility Engineers and Maintenance Engineers.

What You’ll Do:

• Build, mentor, manage high-performing engineering team responsible for process functions.
• Lead capital planning, Capex budgeting, operating expense for Engineering and Maintenance
• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering implement engineering standards and strategies.
• Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability, teamwork, and integrity.
• Develop role based expectations, succession plans, and talent development paths.
• Lead projects focused on process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Define maintain equipment specifications, standards, and vendor performance expectations.
• Ensure process scalability from prototype to full production.
• Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for quality, productivity, and safety issues.
• Lead initiatives for scrap reduction, OEE improvement, cost reduction, uptime reliability.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change processes to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.
• Implement and manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance strategies are fully deployed.
• Collaborate with Quality and Sales on customer requirements and applications.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and other applicable quality management standards.
• Provide data driven updates on project status, engineering metrics, maintenance performance.
• Ensure alignment  with Operations, Finance, Procurement, HR, and Corporate Engineering

What We’re Looking For:

• BS degree in engineering or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• 10 + years relevant engineering experience  in battery, extrusion, coating, polymer processing, specialty film, or other high precision continuous process industries highly preferred.
• CAPEX project management expertise
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical talent and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong decision making and prioritization skills in a fast paced environment.
• Expertise in Continuous Improvement, Lean and six sigma
• Effective communicator tailoring messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present technical data and project status to both internal stakeholders and customers.
• Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to diagnose complex process issues.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, statistical problem solving, and structured decision making.
• Travel to other plant locations, vendors as needef
• Sponsorship is not available for this role – candidates must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

THE OPPORTUNITY
IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Reliability Engineer for our client’s Houston-based operation. This is a key technical role reporting to the Reliability Engineering & Project Manager, responsible for driving plant reliability, mechanical integrity, and maintenance excellence within a dynamic industrial environment.

This position serves as a critical mechanical subject matter expert, partnering closely with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve asset performance, reduce downtime, and enhance overall plant reliability. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in both day-to-day plant support and long-term reliability strategy, including ownership of reliability-driven projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Reliability Engineer will lead initiatives focused on improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role combines technical engineering, troubleshooting, and project execution, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and operational performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the plant’s mechanical technical resource for equipment reliability and repair strategies
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Support development of maintenance strategies and reliability programs to improve uptime and asset utilization
• Troubleshoot rotating and fixed equipment issues and track reliability KPIs and trends
• Support and enhance the plant’s mechanical integrity and rotating equipment programs

Project Development & Execution

• Translate reliability findings into CAPEX and OPEX projects and lead execution from concept through completion
• Develop project scopes, equipment specifications, and engineering designs aligned with operational needs
• Manage full project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement) to ensure timely execution
• Support plant turnarounds, outages, and reliability improvement initiatives

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with all HESQ policies and applicable industry standards (ASME, API, NBIC, NACE, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Participate in safety programs and lead investigations related to mechanical failures
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for reliability and capital projects
• Ensure all designs and installations meet regulatory and engineering standards

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams on a daily basis
• Assist in developing workforce capability in reliability and maintenance best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant reliability systems
• Support maintenance planning and execution processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical or industrial plant environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical integrity, reliability engineering, and maintenance practices
• Experience with rotating equipment, failure analysis, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, OSHA, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage projects and work cross-functionally in a plant environment
• Strong communication skills and hands-on, team-oriented approach

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Improved plant uptime and asset reliability
• Effective execution of reliability-driven projects
• Strong alignment between engineering, maintenance, and operations
• Reduced equipment failures and optimized maintenance strategies
• A proactive, safety-focused reliability culture

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

THE OPPORTUNITY

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER – AUTOMOTIVE / PRECISION METALS for our client, a leading organization operating within the metal injection molding (MIM) and precision powder metal manufacturing industry.

This is a key role reporting directly to the Director of Quality, responsible for ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards within a high-volume, tight-tolerance manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in customer quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement, supporting complex metal component production for automotive and industrial applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Quality Control Engineer serves as a core technical quality resource, supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations while ensuring product quality, process stability, and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong expertise in engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection processes, along with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO-based quality systems
• Maintain and support quality standards, procedures, and documentation
• Monitor quality metrics and drive corrective actions

Customer Quality & Issue Resolution

• Lead or support customer complaint investigations
• Perform root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) and implement corrective actions
• Act as a key point of contact for customer quality concerns

Manufacturing & Inspection Support

• Interpret and validate engineering drawings and GD&T requirements (must-have)
• Support inspection processes including use of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
• Ensure product conformance within tight tolerances and complex geometries
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues on the floor

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements to reduce defects and improve capability
• Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to support decision-making
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan development
• Contribute to new product launches and process optimization

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
  (Equivalent experience will be considered for strong candidates)
• Experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Background in metal injection molding (MIM), powder metals, precision machining, or similar metal component manufacturing strongly preferred

Technical Expertise

Strong working knowledge of:

• IATF 16949 or ISO-based quality systems
• GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation (must-have)
• CMM inspection processes – preferred
• PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA
• 8D & 5-Why methodologies
• Statistical analysis tools / software

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working directly with automotive customers
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, tight-tolerance manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  (No OPT or visa transfer available due to defense-related product work)
• Preference for candidates located in or with ties to WI / IL / MN region

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• 10% annual bonus
• Join a growing organization investing in advanced manufacturing and equipment
• Work within a highly technical, precision-driven environment
• High visibility role with direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction
• Immediate opening

APPLY TODAY

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.