Mechanical Engineer – Sheet Finishing | Advanced Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer – Sheet Finishing | Advanced Manufacturing

Davenport, IA (Onsite)
Full-Time | Day Shift (with occasional off-shift support)
$75K – $90K Base

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a world‑class, innovation‑driven manufacturing operation to identify a Mechanical Engineer who is ready to move beyond theory and into real‑world impact
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This is a hands‑on engineering role where you'll lead and support projects that directly influence safety, production, reliability, and quality across a high‑performance manufacturing environment
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If you want to own projects from concept through execution and see your work come to life on the production floor—this role is built for you.

You’ll play a key role in driving engineering and operational success, including:

• Leading capital and sustaining projects from concept design execution commissioning
• Developing project scopes, specifications, and implementation plans
• Managing vendors, contractors, and external partners
• Supporting improvements in safety, reliability, infrastructure, and production output
• Collaborating with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to solve real‑world challenges
• Driving process and equipment improvements across manufacturing systems
• Utilizing project management tools to deliver projects on time and within scope

We're looking for engineers who bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering (required)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of an organization
• Experience or interest in project‑based engineering within manufacturing environments
• Ability to translate design into execution and real‑world results

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments (metals preferred)
• Exposure to capital projects or equipment/process improvements
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or utility systems
• Early experience (or strong interest) in project management and system integration

• Work in a highly advanced manufacturing environment with complex systems
• Own projects end‑to‑end and see direct impact on production and performance
• Ideal for early‑career engineers ready to accelerate into leadership
• Opportunity to grow into senior engineering or project leadership roles

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
• Role subject to export control/ITAR requirements
• Onsite role with occasional off‑shift support for projects
• No relocation assistance provided