Job Description

Job Summary

The mechanical project engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and

executing mechanical engineering projects. This position oversees the mechanical

aspects of diverse projects, ensuring they meet specifications, deadlines, budgets,

and quality standards. Their responsibilities include coordinating production

teams, designing engineering systems, testing, and building prototypes. They

work in collaboration with cross functional teams to develop mechanical systems,

troubleshoot existing designs, and suggest alternative solutions

Primary Functions and Duties

• Perform studies and calculations for the installation or renovation of

mechanical systems

• Undertake Mechanical engineering design from concept through detailed

design phases

• Obtain firm quotations from equipment vendors and contractors or

estimate costs for the proposed installation or renovation work

• Coordinate the efforts of installation technicians and mechanics engaged in

mechanical system installation and modification to ensure a cost effective

and timely completion

• Act as project manager for projects as deemed necessary

• Monitoring and commissioning /handover of Mechanical systems

• Issuing of working drawings/safety and quality documentation in line with

industry Policies and Procedures

• Assists and aides on implementation of processes and procedures the

Process Engineer may need during SOPs creation and implementation

• Proactively provide guidance and direction for mechanical engineering

• Interpret, apply and provide direction to larger assigned tasks

• Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering

work

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working environment by complying with

safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other related fields is

required.

• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably

with extrusion.

• 5 years of experience in the design or installation of mechanical systems.

• Experience leading measurable, successful improvement initiatives.

• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.

• Hands on work or project experience, extrusion, plastics, assembly, or

cutting applications preferred.

• Background in single screw extrusion profiles preferred.

• Background in pipe or wire and cable proficiency in flexible PVC and TPEs

preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI,

Access).

• Lean training and/or certification preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of Six Sigma is a plus.

• Knowledge of 3D printing and rapid prototyping is a plus.

***Regional Search *** Role is located between Austin and Dallas

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