Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $90,000 - $110,000 / yr ID PA108-2754368 POSTED Apr 22, 2026 Senior Project Engineer $ 90,000. - $110,000.00 + Quarterly Bonuses+ 12% 401 K Total Bonuses 20-25% The Senior Project Engineer supports production operations within a steel manufacturing facility by leading continuous improvement and capital projects. This role leverages a working knowledge of manufacturing best practices, and technical knowledge (industrial equipment and automation) to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency. The position works closely with production, maintenance, safety, and quality teams to maximize the value of installed assets.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of manufacturing or project engineering experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong lean manufacturing understanding
• Working knowledge of industrial automation systems, including Fanuc robots.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial controls.
• Ability to interpret schematics and analyze equipment data.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Hands-on, plant-floor mindset.
• Effective communication and project management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and optimize performance of production lines.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase uptime, reduce cycle time, and improve OEE.
• Troubleshoot automation-related issues with Maintenance and Controls teams.
• Coordinate with OEMs or integrators for system modifications.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, and scrap reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage small-to-mid-sized capital and improvement projects.
• Define scope, cost estimates, and coordinate execution.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams.
• Develop SOPs and troubleshooting guides.
• Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.

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