Lead Mechanical Engineer

DSJ Global; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for a global specialty chemical manufacturer in the United States. You will serve as the site’s primary mechanical engineering SME, supporting a large continuous-process facility to improve reliability and equipment performance.

You will lead capital projects, coordinate with operations and maintenance, and oversee mechanical integrity programs while addressing pressure vessels and fixed equipment across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10+ years in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, pulp & paper, power generation or other heavy process industries.
• Strong background with pressure vessels, piping systems and fixed equipment.
• Experience supporting mechanical integrity and reliability programs.
• Knowledge of ASME standards.
• Exposure to API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 is highly preferred.
• Capital project experience within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site as the primary mechanical engineering SME.
• Provide troubleshooting support for critical plant equipment and production issues.
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and strengthen mechanical integrity programs.
• Lead small-to-medium capital projects from scope to execution.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors and plant leadership.
• Support pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, pumps, and other fixed equipment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical plant support.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Reliability engineering

Capital project leadership

ASME standards

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

API 510

API 570

API 653

Pressure vessel design

Job description

Salary: USD140000 - USD160000 per annum

A global specialty chemical manufacturer is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to serve as the site's primary mechanical engineering subject matter expert. This position will support a large, continuous-process manufacturing facility and play a key role in improving reliability, mechanical integrity, and equipment performance across multiple operating units.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the lead mechanical engineering resource for the site
• Provide troubleshooting support for critical plant equipment and production issues
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support and strengthen mechanical integrity programs
• Lead small-to-medium capital projects from scope development through execution
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership
• Support pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, pumps, and other fixed equipment
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical plant support

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, pulp & paper, power generation, or other heavy process industries
• Strong background with pressure vessels, piping systems, and fixed equipment
• Experience supporting mechanical integrity and reliability programs
• Knowledge of ASME standards
• Exposure to API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 is highly preferred
• Capital project experience within a manufacturing environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $140K-$150K target base salary + annual bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• High-impact technical leadership role
• Opportunity to be the primary mechanical SME for the facility
• Mix of hands-on troubleshooting, reliability engineering, and capital project work
• Strong visibility with plant leadership and corporate engineering teams
• Long-term career growth within a global manufacturing organization

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex plant challenges, leading improvement initiatives, and making a direct impact on the reliability and performance of a major manufacturing operation.