Mechanical Engineer

4480 Alleima Special Metals, LLC; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Alleima Special Metals in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You will act as project leader for engineering initiatives, develop and implement mechanical designs to improve equipment performance, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver reliable systems.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, bring 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar design software.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis methods for maintenance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Act as project leader for assigned engineering projects.
• Develop and implement original mechanical designs that improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
• Revise and optimize existing equipment designs to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate mechanical design documentation, drawings, and engineering records.
• Specify, procure, and manage installation of assigned equipment and upgrades.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support manufacturing process improvements through engineering analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all engineering activities are performed in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

SolidWorks

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Kennewick, United States of America

Mechanical Engineer

Join our dynamic team at Alleima Special Metals, part of the global Alleima Group, where innovation meets precision manufacturing. Within our Specialized Business Unit, we produce high-performance titanium tube products for demanding industries such as Aerospace and Medical.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations in Kennewick, Washington. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for manufacturing equipment, including seamless tube reducing mills, while contributing to equipment reliability, process optimization, and engineering excellence. Technical advancement opportunities are available through growing depth and breadth of expertise. Starting level will depend on experience.

Your role as a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our specialized manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Act as project leader for assigned engineering projects.
• Develop and implement original mechanical designs that improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
• Revise and optimize existing equipment designs to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate mechanical design documentation, drawings, and engineering records.
• Specify, procure, and manage installation of assigned equipment and upgrades.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support manufacturing process improvements through engineering analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all engineering activities are performed in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

About you

You are a motivated, solutions-oriented engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment. You collaborate effectively across teams while independently managing projects and technical initiatives. Committed to safety and continuous improvement, you focus on enhancing equipment reliability, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and brings 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in industrial or metals production. Experience with SolidWorks or similar design software and a working knowledge of statistical analysis methods for maintenance and reliability are preferred. The successful candidate is an effective communicator and collaborative team member with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a willingness to continuously learn and develop expertise in company and industry best practices.

Due to applicable export control regulations, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. Person, which generally includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain other individuals authorized under U.S. export control laws to access ITAR-regulated information and facilities. Applicants must also be able to work for any employer in the United States without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

What you can expect from us

The salary range for this position is $82, 000 - $102, 500 annually with a 10% annual bonus and annual merit eligibility.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance as well as company paid disability and life insurance.
• We offer paid time off and 11 paid holidays a year.
• A 401 (K) retirement savings plan begins on day 31 and provides a 5% company contribution plus company match of 50% for the first 6% you contribute, all immediately vested.
• We offer a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Global career development and opportunities for professional development and training.

Additional Information

At Alleima Special Metals, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology, and processes. Working together to develop solutions based on our customers’ needs and thus achieving our business goals is a better way to describe our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both personally and professionally. With a clear direction for our journey ahead, utilizing our position as a technology leader, progressive customer partner, and sustainability driver, we aim to become an even stronger company in our industry.

Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com.

Advancing industries through materials technology. We are Alleima. Here to advance industries through materials technology. Our development and manufacturing of advanced stainless steels and special alloys are world-leading. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 160 years, and it’s still our reason to exist. Fueled by our desire to care, deliver and evolve, we benefit our customers, our people, and the future we share. And it’s how we relentlessly push products and processes to be more efficient, more profitable, and more sustainable. With close and long-standing customer partnerships, we advance processes and applications in some of the most demanding industries imaginable. Our passion for materials technology, metallurgy, and industrial processes helps customers become more efficient, more profitable, more sustainable, and safer.