MAU is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for our client in Walterboro, SC.As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support production operations by troubleshooting equipment, improving reliability, and maintaining uptime in a manufacturing environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.Benefits Package• 401(k)• Health insurance• Dental insurance• Vision insurance• Life insurance• Paid time off• Paid holidays• Parental leave• Flexible spending account• Health savings account• Short-term disability• Long-term disability• Humana EAP• Company-provided lunch dailyShift Information• Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMRequired Education and Experience• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, plant, or industrial environmentPreferred Education and Experience• CAD experienceGeneral Requirements• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, and repairs• Ability to diagnose issues with pumps, motors, conveyors, and production machinery• Experience performing root cause analysis in a plant setting• Comfortable working on the production floor and interacting with operators and maintenance teams• Familiarity with fabrication, machining, or equipment modification• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical, real-world solutionsEssential Functions• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment issues on the production floor to minimize downtime• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions• Work directly with maintenance and operations teams to repair, adjust, and optimize machinery• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability• Assist with installation, commissioning, and start-up of new or modified equipment• Identify and implement practical improvements to existing equipment and processes• Provide hands-on support for fabrication, modifications, and mechanical repairs• Partner with CNC operators and maintenance technicians to support machining and equipment adjustments• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards and plant procedures• Document repairs, modifications, and improvement effortsWorking Conditions• Strong on-the-floor presence in a production/manufacturing environment• Work within a specialty chemical manufacturing settingPhysical Demands• Hands-on involvement with machinery and equipment on the production floorMAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE