Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer with experience in custom equipment design and full project lifecycle management. This individual will play a key role in engineering, managing, and delivering mechanical systems tailored to customer needs. From concept through commissioning, this role is responsible for CAD design, technical leadership, coordination with internal teams, and direct customer engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Design custom mechanical equipment using CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
- Manage projects from initial customer specifications through design, fabrication, assembly, and delivery.
- Interface directly with customers to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction.
- Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including fabrication, controls, and field service.
- Oversee equipment testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning (on-site and remote).
- Maintain documentation including BOMs, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- Support continuous improvement and standardization of design and build processes.
- Assist in developing sequence of operations for controls integration
Project & Leadership Expectations:
- Manages smaller projects or supports larger projects
- Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables
- Limited mentoring of junior staff or technicians
- Builds customer interaction and communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or relative experience
Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Engineering related to the design and manufacture of custom equipment.
Specific Skills/requirements:
- Calculations capabilities to solve complex systems (structural loading, drive size, conveyance systems, etc)
- Sizing water pumps, gear motors and cylinders
- Experience with standard fabrication methods
- Ability to write sequence of operations for controls engineering and automation
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience
- Solidworks/Inventor experience
- Ability to travel 10-20%, including international travel.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
