Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Planning Engineer for a manufacturing client to bridge engineering, production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics, ensuring operations run efficiently and delivery commitments are met.

The ideal candidate combines a strong mechanical manufacturing background with planning expertise, managing production schedules, coordinating materials, generating travelers, and supporting purchasing activities to align resources with production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to learn industrial repair and refurbishment processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Continuous Improvement experience.
• First Part Qualification (FPQ) experience.
• Experience in warehouse operations and shipping processes.
• Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience in custom fabrication or job shop environments.
• Ability to support multiple manufacturing departments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing compliance standards.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules.
• Coordinate materials and ERP-driven manufacturing processes.
• Generate manufacturing travelers and support purchasing activities.
• Ensure resources align to production goals and customer delivery requirements.
• Bridge between engineering, production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Basic math and computer skills

Continuous Improvement experience

FPQ experience

Warehouse operations and shipping

Quality Control or Quality Assurance

Multiple departments support

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Planning Engineer for a manufacturing client. This individual will serve as the bridge between engineering, production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently and customer delivery commitments are met.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical manufacturing background combined with production planning expertise. They will be responsible for creating and managing production schedules, coordinating materials, generating manufacturing travelers, supporting purchasing activities, and ensuring resources are aligned to support production goals.

This person should understand machining, welding, fabrication, inventory control, and ERP-driven manufacturing processes while maintaining visibility into production constraints, material availability, and customer delivery requirements.

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Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn industrial repair and refurbishment processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and basic technical documentation.
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment and adapt to changing customer priorities.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement experience
• First Part Qualification (FPQ) experience
• Experience with warehouse operations and shipping processes
• Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience
• Experience in custom fabrication or job shop environments
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing departments simultaneously
• Knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing compliance standards