Chief Mechanical Engineer - Pyro

Metso Corporation; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer to lead the global product engineering team for pyro products. This role involves overseeing product development, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting project execution in a collaborative environment. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering and pyro processing applications to drive innovation and efficiency. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener future while advancing your career in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Occupational Healthcare

Generous Benefits Plan

Healthy Living Rewards

Mental Well-Being Services

Flexible Working Arrangements

Extensive Learning Opportunities

Global Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of pyro processing applications and equipment.
• Strong theoretical and practical mechanical engineering design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Approve engineering design calculations and mechanical drawings.
• Provide technical support to Field Service Engineers.
• Investigate mechanical issues and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Design

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Engineering/Product Data Management (EDM/PDM)

Job description

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Chief Mechanical Engineer - Pyro

Primary Location:

York, PA, US

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/30/2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer - Pyro to join our team. You will be responsible for the GBP (Grinding, Bulk & Pyro) global product engineering team supporting pyro products and projects. You will support product development and project execution with specification, design, installation, and commissioning of industrial equipment across a range of industrial pyro processing applications. In this position, you will report to the Engineering Manager, UK.

This position is mainly located in York, PA but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. There may be 20% travel required for the role.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of mechanical engineers dedicated to Prepare design ideas and solutions for mechanical equipment. Our team culture is all aboutcollaboration, innovation, and integrity. We believe in working together to achieve our goals, constantly seeking new and better ways to solve problems, and maintaining the highest standards of honesty and transparency. The members of our team are located in York, PA.

What You'll Do

• Engineering Design Review: Approve engineering design calculations for equipment sizing and design.
• Mechanical Drawing Approval: Review and approve mechanical drawings for manufacturing and installation.
• Project Specifications: Approve project specifications and data sheets for package equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve quality plans and equipment Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Control/Safety Systems: Approve functional design specifications for package control and safety systems.
• Technical Manuals: Review and approve technical Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (IOM) manuals.
• Supplier Evaluation: Conduct technical evaluations of supplier proposals.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve non-conformances and manufacturer deviation requests.
• Problem Investigation: Investigate mechanical issues and propose corrective actions and repair procedures.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to Field Service Engineers.
• Document Management: Manage documents and drawings using the Engineering/Product Data Management (EDM/PDM) system.

Who You Are

• Expert Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of equipment and machines for pyro processing applications.
• Engineering Proficiency: Strong theoretical and practical mechanical engineering design and manufacturing knowledge.
• Standards Compliance: Ability to apply engineering design specifications, company policies, and international codes and standards.
• CAD Skills: Proficient in using 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• FEA Experience: Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling is an advantage.
• Safety Commitment: Dedicated to working safely in all aspects of business delivery.
• Problem-Solving: Competent problem solver with a solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with external suppliers and end users.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of organizing and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
• Leadership: Able to lead and be an effective team member.
• Willingness to Travel: Open to international travel to support project and business needs (typically 2-4 times per year).
• Confidentiality: Understands the importance of confidentiality when handling internal and external information and company intellectual property.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.