Maintenance Engineer

Kansas City, MO

Posted: 07/30/2026 Recruiting Division: Industrial Engineering & Operations Job Number: EB-4237346990 Pay Rate: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Engineer to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduate, or an early career engineer, looking to gain hands on experience while working alongside experienced maintenance and engineering professionals.

Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, including rotating equipment, processing equipment, and material handling systems.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical issues affecting production while helping improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, including repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
  • Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to support day to day plant operations and improve operational efficiency.
  • Support equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects by providing technical input and hands on assistance.
  • Participate in planning scheduled outages and major repair activities, including estimating labor, materials, tooling, and job duration.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Recent graduates and early career engineers are encouraged to apply.
  • Internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial equipment.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with AutoCAD, CMMS software, or Microsoft Project is a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
If you're looking to launch your engineering career in a hands on manufacturing environment where you'll gain exposure to maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Tiffany Crawford at tcrawford@morganhunter.Com or 913-409-1195.

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