Mechanical Project Engineer

A bit about us:

An established industrial manufacturing facility in the Northeast is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support plant operations through the execution of capital and improvement projects. This day-shift role focuses on mechanical systems, project leadership, and cross-functional coordination to support production, maintenance, and long-term facility goals.
This position plays a key role in safely delivering projects ranging from small equipment upgrades to multi-million-dollar initiatives.

Why join us?

• Top-notch Compensation and Benefits package
• Up to 9% total match on 401k!
• Stable Career path
• Rewarding experience to work with Fortune 500 Company
• Excellent culture and peers
• 401K Match
• 3 weeks of vacation to start

Job Details

The Mechanical Project Engineer provides engineering and project execution support across production and maintenance functions. This role manages projects from initial concept through installation, commissioning, and close-out while ensuring safety, budget, and schedule compliance. The engineer also supports equipment and process issues from a mechanical and thermal systems perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical engineering support to production, maintenance, and support teams to meet plant objectives
• Manage assigned projects from scope definition and design through procurement, installation, startup, and close-out
• Develop written scopes, specifications, bid packages, and participate in vendor selection and bid reviews
• Coordinate engineering design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment
• Support equipment and process troubleshooting, particularly related to mechanical, thermal, and combustion systems
• Safely manage capital and improvement projects ranging from approximately $10K to $5M
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones
• Prepare contractor safety documentation and lead required safety meetings
• Monitor project spending and provide budget updates to ensure financial compliance
• Contribute to long-range capital planning, including scope development and budget estimates

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project management
• At least 1 year of experience supporting thermal or combustion-related systems
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing or project execution roles
• 2 or more years of experience in thermal or combustion engineering
• Experience managing capital projects in an operating plant environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, systems integration, and installation practices
• Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, contractors, and vendors

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