Mechanical Engineer

Jobot; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead reliability improvements and capital projects within a growing manufacturing operation. You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and drive projects from concept through startup.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a track record of strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with analytical ability.
• Experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering and operational support for equipment and processes.
• Lead reliability improvements and capital projects from concept through startup.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and leadership to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Troubleshoot downtime and performance issues; conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specs for projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Mechanical Engineer | Lead Reliability Improvements & Capital Projects

Salary: $70,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

Join a growing manufacturing operation where you'll play a key role in improving equipment reliability, optimizing manufacturing performance, and leading capital projects that directly impact safety, productivity, and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with production and maintenance teams, solve complex mechanical challenges, and drive projects from concept through implementation.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer serving a variety of industrial markets. The company offers a stable work environment, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth within a large-scale manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering & Operational Support
• Serve as a primary engineering resource for mechanical equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and operational issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Support reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and modernization opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical resources to implement best practices and innovative solutions.

Capital Projects & Process Improvements

• Lead mechanical equipment and facility improvement projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, contractor activities, and project execution.
• Manage project timelines, spending, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Support outage planning and coordinate resources required for project implementation.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of operations, maintenance, contractors, and engineering personnel.

Strategic Planning & Capital Development

• Support development of annual capital and major maintenance plans.
• Identify opportunities for equipment replacement, capacity expansion, reliability improvements, and facility upgrades.
• Develop project justifications, cost estimates, and projected business benefits.
• Obtain vendor quotations and evaluate equipment solutions.
• Prepare project documentation and recommendations for capital approval.
• Support long-term operational and growth initiatives through strategic engineering investments.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-12+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial, heavy industrial, metals, or process-driven environments.
• 1-10 years of project engineering and/or project management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Preferred

• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience working alongside production and maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, process management systems, and root cause analysis tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to support occasional off-shift work during outages, installations, and critical equipment events.

Why Join the Team?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact capital and reliability projects.
• Direct influence on plant safety, productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Significant exposure to manufacturing operations and plant leadership.
• Hands-on engineering environment with visible project ownership.
• Opportunity to support a growing facility with continued investment in equipment and infrastructure.
• Career growth potential within both operations and capital project engineering paths.

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