Mechanical Engineer II

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II

Department: Engineering & Modernization

Location: Hawesville KY

Reports To: Project Manager

Must-Haves:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering required, degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Must have 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.

2D AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience is required.

General Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer will design and install engineered mechanical systems for Modernization projects. The individual will be responsible for mechanical aspects through plan, execute, handoff and evaluate project phases. As a team member within the Modernization Engineering group, this professional will be engaged in multiple projects simultaneously across the manufacturing footprint.

General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote safety in the workplace and on all project job sites

• Complete projects from plan through evaluate phases

• Prepare and present engineering project takeoffs for budgeting and procurement

• Provide proper documentation as required to support maintenance and operation of new equipment

• Capable of design of original concepts

• Capable of designing systems within estimated budgets

• Must work with project managers, vendors, and contractors to complete assigned projects

• Must coordinate with plant management groups to complete projects on schedule

• Keep abreast of current trends and technology and utilize this information effectively

• Travel to manufacturing plants in support of capital projects and improvement activities

• Work with production and maintenance, as required, to identify mechanical problems/failures, design/develop solution(s), implement solution(s)

• Design and redesign machine components to improve reliability

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering required, degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Must have 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities along with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills required.

• Strong knowledge and expertise of engineering methods and concepts.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• 2D AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience is required.

• Must be creative and be able to work independently with only general supervision.

• Must be able to travel approximately 30% of the time.