Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer at Storm Search Mechanical Engineer at Storm Search in Coldwater, Michigan Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Mechanical Project Engineer A leading North American aluminum recycling and specification alloy producer is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team. With multiple manufacturing sites across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the organization transforms aluminum scrap and by-products into high-quality reusable metal supporting a wide range of industries and sustainability initiatives. This role is based in Coldwater, Michigan , with travel of up to 30% to regional facilities including Chicago Heights and Mississauga, Ontario. What You'll Do As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering capital projects and engineering improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, and operational performance across plant locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and supporting capital projects from concept through implementation Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and execution with internal teams and contractors Providing mechanical engineering solutions to improve plant operations and equipment performance Developing and modifying technical drawings and engineering designs Collaborating closely with plant operations teams to ensure successful project delivery Supporting multiple concurrent projects across different sites Driving continuous improvement and technology upgrades within manufacturing processes Role focus: 60% Project Engineering / Project Management 20% Plant Support 20% Mechanical Systems Design What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required) Minimum 2+ years of industrial experience in engineering design, project planning, and implementation (beyond academic projects) Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments preferred Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with practical, hands-on judgment Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor strongly preferred Knowledge of structural design and relevant standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.) Experience with aluminum processing or metals manufacturing is a plus Six Sigma and/or PMP certification is a plus Additional Details This role requires regular collaboration with plant operations teams and contractors Up to 30% travel across regional facilities Sponsorship is not available for this position Why This Role This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful engineering projects in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. You'll gain exposure to multi-site operations, capital project leadership, and advanced manufacturing systems while contributing to sustainability-driven production processes.