Maintenance Engineer (Mechanics)

SBA Grupė•Mocksville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SBA Home North Carolina is establishing its first production facility in the USA, located in Davie County, NC. As a furniture manufacturer with operations originating in Lithuania, this new facility will commence operations in late 2025 and will employ over 250 professionals. It is designed to be a highly robotic and automated factory, producing furniture for millions of homes across the US. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The Maintenance Engineer will be crucial in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our maintenance operations, overseeing equipment maintenance and directly managing a team of Maintenance technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field preferred).
3+ years of maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (woodworking industry experience preferred).
Experience maintaining HOMAG, BÜRKLE, or similar automated production equipment is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and vacuum systems.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and equipment manuals.
Experience using CMMS or SAP maintenance systems.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Experience supervising maintenance personnel, preferably shift electricians and mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining HOMAG, BÜRKLE, or similar automated production equipment is an advantage.
Woodworking industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee Maintenance operations, ensuring reliable and safe functioning of equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on highly automated furniture manufacturing equipment: conveyors, chain and belt drives, edge banders, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, drilling units, press and vacuum mechanisms, mechanical components of robotic cells, laminating and coating lines and others.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures to minimize production downtime.
Monitor machine reliability, equipment condition, and maintenance KPIs.
Support optimization of machine availability, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Support Automation activities - from troubleshooting to maintenance (servo-driven) and machine commissioning, upgrades, and equipment modifications.
Execute preventive maintenance according to established schedules.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and maintenance efficiency.
Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS/SAP maintenance system.
Prepare technical reports following significant equipment failures.
Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
Develop and lead a team of electricians and mechanics.