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Mechanical Engineer Apply
Job Description:
Industry: Engineering
Job Category: Manufacturing - Production
Job Details
Our company's Extrusions is a world-leading aluminum extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, our company has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave
On-site & Caf
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of engineering project assignments in the largest aluminum extrusion mill in North America. Provide hydraulic and machine design expertise and general mechanical engineering knowledge of assigned projects. Involves the upgrade and design of equipment, specification of materials and services, supervision of installation, start-up, and troubleshooting of new and existing equipment. Must be able to lead projects from the definition of project scope through final execution while working with diverse plant project teams. Must be able to lead contractors and support plant maintenance team to ensure equipment functionality and reliability. Provides recommendations to increase equipment efficiency and overall production system efficiency and reliability.
What you will be doing
Manage a variety of projects simultaneously: Provide alternate solutions. Provide cost estimates. Develop scope of work for the project. Provide / Design drawings and specifications for the project. Verify project design meets all regulatory codes and regulations, including company standards. Provide requisitions and work orders for the completion of the project. Provide direction to the labor force to complete projects.
Work with internal and external engineering resources, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors to complete assigned projects safely, on time, and on budget.
Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analytical problem solving, design calculations, review of proposals from equipment suppliers and contractors, selection of equipment and contractors, and review and approval of vendor drawings, scheduling, and cost control.
Provide engineering assistance to maintenance and manufacturing departments: Develop solutions for ongoing maintenance/reliability problems, evaluate equipment upgrades, update drawings to reflect changes made by maintenance, troubleshoot existing systems, coordinate/provide training and equipment documentation.
Communicate schedules and project status within the department, with other departments within the plant, and with equipment suppliers and construction contractors.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
A bachelor s degree (BS or BA) in Engineering is preferred; non-degree candidates will be considered for the mechanical engineering technician job classification.
With a minimum of 10 years of heavy industrial experience, preference will be given to those with extrusion, rolling, or forging experience.
Must have an expert working knowledge of machine design and heavy machine installation and troubleshooting.
Ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software to perform proper machine operations
Work experience in relatively high-speed manufacturing and robotics is a plus
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD software.
Solid Project Management skills
Equal opportunities
Our company in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $85,000 to $130,000
*** Never repost ***
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details
10+ to 15 years experience
Seniority Level - Other
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Screening Questions
Are you authorized to work in the US for any employer?
Do you require a visa sponsorship now of in the future?
Do you have at least 10 years of experience working in a heavy industrial environment?
Have you previously worked in extrusion, rolling, forging, or a similar heavy manufacturing process?
Do you have experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting heavy industrial machinery?
Have you led engineering projects from scope definition through installation and start up?
Do you have experience managing contractors or external service providers?
Are you proficient with AutoCAD?
Do you have hands-on experience with machine design?
Have you collaborated with controls or automation engineers to ensure proper machine operation?
Do you have experience reading and creating engineering drawings and specifications?
Have you performed mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment?
Have you worked with relatively high speed manufacturing equipment?
Do you have experience working with robotics or automated systems?
Are you familiar with industrial regulatory codes and safety compliance standards?
Have you managed multiple engineering projects at the same time?
Do you have experience developing scopes of work and cost estimates for capital projects?
Have you been responsible for keeping projects on schedule and on budget?
Have you ever led equipment upgrades or large-scale maintenance interventions?
Are you comfortable working hands on (boots on the ground) in a plant environment?
Are you able to communicate technical information to maintenance and production teams?
Are you authorized to work in the US for any employer?
Do you require a visa sponsorship now of in the future?
Do you have at least 10 years of experience working in a heavy industrial environment?
Have you previously worked in extrusion, rolling, forging, or a similar heavy manufacturing process?
Do you have experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting heavy industrial machinery?
Have you led engineering projects from scope definition through installation and start up?
Do you have experience managing contractors or external service providers?
Are you proficient with AutoCAD?
Do you have hands-on experience with machine design?
Have you collaborated with controls or automation engineers to ensure proper machine operation?
Do you have experience reading and creating engineering drawings and specifications?
Have you performed mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment?
Have you worked with relatively high speed manufacturing equipment?
Do you have experience working with robotics or automated systems?
Are you familiar with industrial regulatory codes and safety compliance standards?
Have you managed multiple engineering projects at the same time?
Do you have experience developing scopes of work and cost estimates for capital projects?
Have you been responsible for keeping projects on schedule and on budget?
Have you ever led equipment upgrades or large-scale maintenance interventions?
Are you comfortable working hands on (boots on the ground) in a plant environment?
Are you able to communicate technical information to maintenance and production teams?
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
- 10+ years of heavy industrial experience, ideally in extrusion, rolling, or forging
- Expert in machine design, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and mechanical systems
- Strong ability to lead projects from scope through commissioning, managing contractors and timelines
- Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of producing and interpreting engineering drawings
- Able to evaluate vendor proposals, develop specifications, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards
- Comfortable working hands on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Able to collaborate effectively with controls engineers, maintenance, and production teams
- Strong problem-solving mindset with proven experience improving equipment reliability and performance
- Experience with high speed manufacturing or robotics is a plus
- Solid communication and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects
- Compensation range if firm. Please do NOT send anyone that requires more than $130k as the base.
Why we're a great company
It might be easier to show you what our company is like more than describe it with words... check out these links. The first one is a tour of our Cressona facility that includes an overview of our process.
It might be easier to show you what our company is like more than describe it with words... check out these links. The first one is a tour of our Cressona facility that includes an overview of our process.
The Cressona location is large with over 1100 employees. We run 24/7. (35+ acres under roof.)
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