Mechanical Engineer (Project Management & Design)

Job Description

Palmer Group has an exciting direct-hire opportunity for you! Are you a gearhead with a passion for the automotive aftermarket? Join this established client's team as a Mechanical Engineer (Project Management & Design) and become part of a leading company in the industry! You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from fluid handling to packaging to blow-molding, ensuring no two days are the same. This client believes in investing in our team members, offering comprehensive training and development plans to help you grow your skills and advance your career. Your responsibilities will include designing fluid blending, storage, and handling systems, managing projects to support company expansion and cost reduction, and identifying opportunities to boost productivity. We want to hear from you if you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a significant impact!

Work model:

On-Site

Travel up to 30%

What you will do:

Design fluid blending, storage, and handling systems

Manage projects supporting company expansion and cost reduction

Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity

Improve plant equipment and instrumentation

Select and configure components for fluid handling and measurement

Design piping and select pumps for various liquids

Develop layouts for production equipment

Manage capital projects, controlling scope, schedule, and budget

Estimate engineering time, material, labor costs, and implementation schedules

Participate in project implementation and ensure systems meet specifications

Provide engineering advice to operations and management

Maintain engineering documentation and standards

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts

What you will need to be successful:

5+ years of experience in fluid handling design

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Experience managing capital projects

Experience with equipment vendors and contractors

Proficiency in 3D CAD applications (AutoCAD & Revit preferred)

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to analyze data for process improvements

Engineer In Training (EIT) certificationCompany Description

Palmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market.

Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services.

We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter.

Through our relationships, we’ve built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience.

Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.

Full-time