Mechanical Engineer

Golden-Aluminum-2; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health Savings Account

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual profit sharing

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, CO seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and implementation of equipment and process improvements across the facility. You will work with management to deliver projects that enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability in the rolling mill environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, proficient SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work extra hours and respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
• Familiarity with aluminum rolling mill operations preferred.
• SolidWorks Professional, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, layout, and install facility and manufacturing equipment.
• Manage project costs against budget.
• Project management responsibilities from concept to bid, cost justification and control.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure efficient operation and maintenance improvements.
• Conduct process or equipment capability studies and propose improvements.
• Identify technical problems and provide practical solutions for projects.
• Provide engineering solutions to ensure process capability and capital improvements.
• Formally communicate project costs, recommendations, and concerns to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Mill operations familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 401k company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with generous company contributions
• Tuition and gym membership reimbursement
• $85,000 - $110,000 per year
• Participation in annual profit sharing plan
• Much more!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to actively engage with the management team to develop, design, manage, and implement projects affecting the facility and production processes while providing engineering support for plant modifications, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and equipment and procedural training as required.

• Design, plan, layout, site development, and installation of facility and manufacturing equipment
• Manage costs against budget
• Project management responsibilities to include solution concept generating, project cost justifying, identifying and qualifying contract bids, assessing and controlling costs, maximizing return on capital projects, and evaluate engineering controls and options to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• Work with managers to ensure efficient operation of equipment, identify and address process and preventative maintenance improvements
• Conduct process or equipment capability studies and propose improvements for approval
• Identifies technical problems and practical solutions appropriate to the size and complexity of projects
• Provides engineering solutions to management to ensure full process capability and offer suggestions for continuous improvements and capital improvements
• Formally communicate projects, costs, recommendations, and concerns to management team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Project management experience preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• A willingness to work extra hours and respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to aluminum rolling mill operations preferred.
• SolidWorks Professional, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.