Mechanical Project Engineer - Fortune 500 Company Benefits (Hiring Immediately)

Mechanical Project Engineer - Project Leader - Fortune 500 Metals Manufacturer

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Salary : $115,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a global innovator in advanced aluminum solutions, powering progress across aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, and industrial markets.

With one of the worlds largest integrated metal manufacturing operationsspanning 100+ acres under one roofour teams design and produce materials that make vehicles lighter, aircraft more efficient, and structures stronger, all while advancing sustainability at every step of the value chain.

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

Relocation Support offered

The Impact

Own end-to-end capital project deliveryfrom scope and funding through installation, commissioning, and hand-off. Youll spend ~95% of your time planning and executing projects with vendors and contractors, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget are met in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

Lead full lifecycle CAPEX projects : develop scope of work, build business case and funding documentation, create project schedules, and manage budgets.

Partner with procurement and legal on project language, RFQs / POs, and vendor contracts.

Direct daily activities of vendors / contractors and craft personnel during installation, startup, and commissioning.

Drive change control, risk mitigation, and safe work practices; ensure compliance with site standards and regulations.

Coordinate cross-functionally (operations, maintenance, EHS, quality, finance) to deliver results and seamless hand-offs.

Track reliability and performance, leveraging measurement and statistical controls to verify capability and sustain improvements.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Agricultural, Electromechanical, or Biomedical Engineering (accredited).

7+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Proven track record leading, managing, and executing projectsdesign through installation and commissioning.

Experience managing external vendors and contractors for design, materials, installation, and related services.

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; employment eligibility verification required at time of hire. No visa sponsorship available.

Export Control : Role requires access to controlled technology as defined by EAR / ITAR; government authorization may be required to meet compliance obligations.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years with manufacturing processes, ideally in the metals industry.

Experience developing project business cases and capital approval requests.

Proficiency with reliability techniques (measurement, statistical control, capability, maintainability).

Strong theoretical and hands-on problem solving to correct issues and drive sustained improvements.

Ability to oversee craft personnel and maintain an ongoing, productive dialog with installers to clarify requirements and ensure safe work practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication; proven success coordinating and / or leading cross-functional teams.

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