Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Provide mechanical engineering support for aluminum extrusion presses, billet heating systems, handling systems, saws, pullers, runout tables, aging ovens, packaging equipment, and related manufacturing systems.
• Lead equipment reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operating cost.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and process issues and develop effective corrective actions.
• Design, specify, modify, and improve equipment, components, tooling, and mechanical systems.
• Develop engineering specifications, equipment layouts, drawings, calculations, and project documentation.
• Lead capital projects from concept and justification through installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to identify equipment reliability opportunities and eliminate recurring failures.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime, and process data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical production equipment.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Work with suppliers and contractors on equipment selection, design, installation, and technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Participate in equipment and process risk assessments, MOC activities, and project reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance and operations personnel as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with aluminum extrusion or metals processing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, drives, conveyors, and industrial equipment.
• Experience with engineering drawings, CAD, equipment specifications, and project management.

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering with a focus on aluminum extrusion processes, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficient in project management, engineering specifications, and technical guidance within a manufacturing environment.

• Mechanical Engineering Support
• Aluminum Extrusion Experience
• Project Management
• Lean Methodologies
• Engineering Drawings and CAD

• Mechanical Systems
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Industrial Equipment
• Equipment Specifications
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Preventive Maintenance
• Continuous Improvement
• Equipment Layouts

• Technical Guidance
• Mentorship
• Collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Manufacturing Environment
• Aluminum Extrusion
• Metals Processing
• Safety Standards
• Environmental Standards