Mechanical Engineer

Element6 Solutions; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Element6 Solutions in the greater Cleveland area is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze mechanical systems for process industry projects. You will develop CAD models and drawings, contribute to machine and system designs, perform design simulations, and support reliability and process safety initiatives.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, help with documentation, code compliance, and permitting, and participate in R&D to improve design workflows and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering with experience in process or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in mechanical systems analysis.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools for modeling and drafting.
• Competence in Project Management, planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination.
• Background in R&D for improving designs, workflows, and equipment performance.
• Knowledge of design simulation techniques (FEA, CFD, stress analysis) and familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
• Understanding of reliability engineering, process safety, and design for manufacturability and assembly is beneficial.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review CAD models and drawings for process industry projects.
• Contribute to machine and system designs and perform design simulations.
• Support reliability and process safety initiatives and code compliance activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and prepare technical documentation.
• Assist with permitting activities and participate in R&D to improve design workflows and asset life cycle solutions.

Job description

Company Description

Element6 Solutions is an engineering, integrated project delivery, and reliability-based maintenance company that provides asset life cycle solutions to process industries. The organization leverages nearly a decade of experience and its Virtual Plant Design workflow to deliver high-quality facilities and sustaining projects with speed, affordability, and a strong safety record. Element6 serves clients across oil and gas, clean energy, chemicals, polymers, industrial products, and consumer goods. The company focuses on delivering projects on time and on budget, reducing onsite construction work, improving reliability and productivity, and enhancing process safety and waste minimization. A multidisciplinary business and technical team supports customers from concept through implementation, including engineering, turnkey solutions, industrial ventilation, reliability programs, and regulatory compliance.

Role Description

This is a full-time Mechanical Engineer role based in the Greater Cleveland area. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical systems and equipment for process industry projects, applying sound engineering principles and safety standards. Day-to-day tasks include developing and reviewing CAD models and drawings, contributing to machine and system designs, performing design simulations, and supporting reliability and process safety initiatives. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting integrated project delivery, preparing technical documentation, and assisting with code compliance and permitting activities. The Mechanical Engineer will also participate in research and development efforts to improve design workflows, equipment performance, and asset life cycle solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering with experience in process or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in mechanical systems analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for modeling and detailed drafting.
• Competence in Project Management, including planning, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Background in Research and Development (R&D) for improving designs, workflows, and equipment performance.
• Knowledge of design simulation techniques (e.g., FEA, CFD, stress analysis) and familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
• Understanding of reliability engineering, process safety, and design for manufacturability and assembly is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; advanced degree or professional licensure (e.g., EIT/PE) is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and comfort in a hybrid work environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.