Mechanical Engineer - Facilities 6.8 Program

Mechanical Engineer

• Facilities 6.8 Program at Winchester Mechanical Engineer
• Facilities 6.8 Program at Winchester in Independence, Missouri Posted in about 8 hours ago. $101,300.00
• $152,600.

00 per year

Job Description:

Title:

Mechanical Engineer•

Facilities Location:

Independence, MO Salary:

$101,300

• $152,600

Schedule:

9/80 schedule

Relocation Available Focus:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and safety-focused Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support mechanical infrastructure at our ammunition manufacturing facility. This role serves a dual purpose: ensuring the reliability of existing plant operations and serving as the Mechanical Owner's Representative for new capital construction and facilitation projects. You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of critical systems such as HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, steam, and process ventilation. Additionally, you will drive the technical success of construction projects managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Olin Winchester, guiding them from the Vendor Scope of Work (VSOW) phase through design review, construction QA/QC, and final commissioning. Mechanical Engineer

• Facilities Essential Job Functions Construction & Capital Projects (Owner's Representative) Develop Basis of Design (BOD) requirements and detailed Vendor Scopes of Work (VSOW) for the mechanical portion of facilitation projects to ensure alignment with operational needs.

Serve as the technical authority reviewing mechanical design packages developed by Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firms. Evaluate designs for technical feasibility, maintainability, and compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and DoD standards. Provide on-site engineering support during the construction phase, including the review of material submittals and RFIs. Ensure contractors adhere to specifications and safety protocols. Lead or witness commissioning activities for new mechanical infrastructure to ensure systems are integrated, balanced, and fully operational prior to turnover. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Design, operate, and maintain essential mechanical systems including industrial HVAC, high-pressure compressed air, process piping, and industrial ventilation to support ammunition production. Perform inspections and root cause analysis (RCA) to proactively resolve mechanical failures, reduce downtime, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Partner with safety, production, and environmental teams to ensure all systems meet compliance requirements including OSHA, ATF, EPA, and DoD regulations specific to ammunition manufacturing. Maintain up-to-date system drawings (P&IDs), standard operating procedures, and maintenance records. Mechanical Engineer

• Facilities Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree
• in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, or 3+ years in an A&E firm environment with a focus on industrial construction projects. Demonstrated familiarity with all phases of a construction project (Design, Bid, Build, Commissioning) and experience reviewing A&E design sets. Working knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is highly preferred. Must be familiar with NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA codes, as well as ATF and DoD facility safety standards. Professional Engineer (PE) license or an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with relevant construction/A&E experience is preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, CMMS (Maintenance Management Systems), and engineering documentation tools. Strong problem-solving, technical writing (for SOWs), and project management skills.

Location-Specific Requirements:

Must possess a valid US Driver's License. This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required. This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen. Strong Careers Grow Here Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.

S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university. Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #Winchester