Job Description
Job Description
This role offers the chance to lead high-profile capital projects, support large-scale production operations, and contribute to exciting new investments in cutting-edge equipment lines.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will lead CAPEX projects from cradle to grave—ranging from weeks to multi-month initiatives—focused on installing, upgrading, and expanding heavy industrial equipment. You will also play a key role in supporting plant operations, serving as a resource for maintenance teams and helping ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency across the facility.
This role combines project management with hands-on mechanical expertise, offering long-term growth as you become a go-to technical expert on hydraulic presses, pneumatics, and complex mechanical systems.
What You’ll Do
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Lead mechanical capital projects from planning and design through installation and commissioning.
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Oversee equipment layout, integration, and structural assessments.
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Support plant reliability initiatives, working with maintenance on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance programs.
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Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams on high-impact expansion projects.
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Review supplier CAD drawings, adjust layouts, and ensure equipment meets technical and safety standards.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of mechanical project management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
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Strong mechanical background with hands-on knowledge of hydraulics, large machinery, and moving equipment.
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Proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion, including equipment installation and evaluation.
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AutoCAD (or similar) experience for equipment/plant layouts.
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Mechanical aptitude and curiosity—comfortable working in large, hot, and demanding plant environments.
Nice to Have
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Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree.
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Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (preferred but not required).
Why Join Us?
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Work at one of the largest aluminum extrusion plants in North America.
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Be part of massive growth and investment, including new extrusion lines and major CAPEX projects.
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Make a direct impact on equipment performance, plant expansion, and technical problem-solving.
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Enjoy a tight-knit, supportive engineering team with strong leadership.
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Comprehensive benefits, including:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
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Retirement savings with company match/contributions
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Education assistance
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Quarterly profit sharing (average 6–19%)
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Retention bonus up to $3,000
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Relocation assistance provided
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On-site gym & café
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Interview Process: Phone screen → Onsite interview & plant tour → Offer