Mechanical Engineer

About Us

JM Eagle is the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, with manufacturing facilities across North America. Our Engineering team supports plant expansions, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and infrastructure projects that help keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support engineering projects involving manufacturing equipment, utility systems, material handling, and plant improvements.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on engineering and project‑management role for someone who enjoys taking an equipment or plant‑improvement project from initial concept and specifications through purchasing, installation, and startup
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You’ll work directly with plant personnel, equipment suppliers, vendors, and our corporate Engineering team on projects involving PVC and PE pipe manufacturing equipment, chilled‑water systems, pneumatic conveying systems, utilities, quality‑testing equipment, and other plant infrastructure
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This role combines mechanical engineering with vendor management, equipment procurement, AutoCAD design, and project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Specify, evaluate, and purchase industrial equipment used in PVC and PE pipe manufacturing
  , including downstream equipment such as bellers and hydrotesters.
• Evaluate and purchase ancillary and utility equipment including chillers, air compressors, and related systems
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• Design chilled‑water piping systems and pneumatic conveying systems for manufacturing facilities.
• Develop equipment specifications in collaboration with plant personnel and equipment suppliers.
• Create, evaluate, and compare technical specifications and vendor quotations for manufacturing equipment.
• Use AutoCAD to develop equipment layouts, piping layouts, and related engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers, HQ personnel, and plant teams to ensure equipment quality, logistics, installation, and startup meet project requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, equipment quality, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Prepare purchasing documentation and participate directly in price negotiations, approval processes, payment submissions, and tracking
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• Manage engineering projects from initiation through completion, including proposal review, scheduling, execution, supplier follow‑up, and logistics.
• Troubleshoot project and equipment issues and coordinate solutions with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support plant expansions, equipment upgrades, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Perform other engineering and project‑related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
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• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
  , or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong experience working with industrial or manufacturing equipment
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• Proficiency with AutoCAD
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
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• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and equipment specifications.
• Experience developing technical specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Strong project‑management skills with the ability to manage projects from concept through completion.
• Experience working directly with equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, identify trends, troubleshoot problems, and develop corrective action plans.
• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to engineering projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience in plastics, extrusion, pipe manufacturing, or another continuous manufacturing environment
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• Experience with PVC and/or PE extrusion operations
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