Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Coordinator

Our client has an immediate contract‑to‑hire opportunity in their Merrillville, Indiana regional office. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer with strong leadership capability and experience in heavy industrial environments, particularly steel and aluminum production facilities.

Merrillville, IN (Onsite)

• Design mechanical systems and components that meet client specifications and regulatory requirements
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering problems
• Evaluate system performance, reliability, and safety of final designs
• Modify and optimize designs to eliminate malfunctions and improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with client standards and applicable governmental codes and regulations
• Collaborate with project managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and clients
• Develop engineering plans and designs using CAD software
• Prepare scopes of work, engineering reports, and technical documentation
• Develop project budgets and time estimates
• Independently manage in‑discipline projects from proposal through completion
• Lead and manage small mechanical design teams, including responsibility for hours worked and billed
• Perform quality assurance reviews of all mechanical engineering deliverables prior to client submission

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5–8 years of mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial environments
• Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals including:
  • Mechanics
  • Kinematics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Materials science
• Familiarity with die cast machine layouts, processes, and operations
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards (ASME, AWS, NFPA)
• Experience with HVAC system calculations and equipment sizing for industrial applications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to produce fabrication‑level detail drawings
• Ability to read, create, and interpret schematic drawings using proper symbology
• Working knowledge of welding procedures, techniques, and symbols
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to perform engineering quality checks on drawings and technical documents

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Extensive experience with industrial process piping systems
• Ability to size piping based on flow, materials, and applicable standards
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems including pumps, control valves, and filtration
• Experience with pipe stress analysis software (e.g., CAESAR or similar)
• Hydraulic troubleshooting experience

• Ability to interact professionally with personnel at all levels, from field staff to facility owners
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and accountable
• Clean driving record with no adverse license restrictions
• Ability to walk throughout industrial facilities for inspections and meetings
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.