Perform a variety of engineering project assignments in the largest aluminum extrusion mill in North America
Provide hydraulic and machine design expertise and general mechanical engineering knowledge of assigned projects
Lead projects from the definition of project scope through final execution while working with diverse plant project teams
Lead contractors and support plant maintenance team to ensure equipment functionality and reliability
Provide recommendations to increase equipment efficiency and overall production system efficiency and reliability
Manage a variety of projects simultaneously: provide alternate solutions, cost estimates, develop scope of work, verify project design meets all regulatory codes and regulations, provide requisitions and work orders, provide direction to labor force, work with internal and external engineering resources, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors
Perform various engineering tasks like analytical problem solving, design calculations, and review of proposals
Provide engineering assistance to maintenance and manufacturing departments, develop solutions for ongoing maintenance/reliability problems, evaluate equipment upgrades, update drawings, troubleshoot existing systems, coordinate/provide training and equipment documentation
Communicate schedules and project status within the department and with other departments and contractors

A bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Engineering is preferred
Minimum of 10 years of heavy industrial experience, preference for extrusion, rolling, or forging experience
Expert working knowledge of machine design and heavy machine installation and troubleshooting
Ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software for proper machine operations
Work experience in high-speed manufacturing and robotics is a plus
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD software.
Solid Project Management skills

Mechanical Engineer

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