Mechanical Engineer

Logan Aluminum Inc.; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Russellville, KY, is seeking an Engineer to manage and participate in improvement projects. The role requires a BS degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years' experience. The Engineer will rotate through various plant business units and work closely with teams to optimize equipment for aluminum casting and processing. Hands-on industrial experience is preferred, and the position demands strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in engineering‑related field.
• Previous industrial co‑op experience is preferred, along with hands-on experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage or participate in teams executing improvement projects.
• Learn the process by rotating through plant business units during the first 2 years.
• Provide direction on optimizing existing equipment to support aluminum processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Systems analysis

Independent thinking

Judgment and decision making

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Location

Logan, 6920 Lewisburg Road, P O Box 3000, Russellville, KY 42276, USA

Education

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in engineering‑related field plus a BS degree in engineering or related field.

Major Responsibilities

Engineer will either directly manage or participate in teams executing improvement projects as directed by the strategic plan and plant leadership. Engineer will be based in the central engineering group but will rotate through each of plant business units during the first 2 years of employment to learn the process. Will participate in reliability improvement teams and provide pro‑active direction on optimizing existing equipment to support aluminum casting, rolling, and finishing processes.

Essential Physical, Sensory, and Mental Requirements

• Will sit 3, stand 3 and walk 2 hours daily.
• Will stoop, climb, kneel and use ladders or stairs daily.
• Will lift no more than 50 lbs.
• Use computer & telephone daily.
• Time pressure is normal.
• Works on unlevel, unstable, and slippery surfaces.
• Good vision, hearing & speaking abilities necessary.
• Must read, write, measure, draw conclusions, create methods, conduct research, develop plans, direct & evaluate others and do difficult math.
• Will work indoors, outdoors, at a desk or in a control room daily.
• Chemicals, vibration, extreme heat & cold, dust, dirt, fumes and noise are typical daily surroundings.

Position Accountabilities

Knowledge of mechanical process theory combined with team‑based organizational management techniques. Individual must think independently in this position but work effectively in a team‑based environment with a wide cross section of employees from entry level operators/crafts people up to senior plant management. Most problem‑solving exercises and improvement projects utilize a wide cross section of employees. Previous industrial co‑op experience is preferred along with hands on experience in maintenance.

System Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Systems Analysis

Resource Management

• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management

Complex Problem‑Solving Skills

• Independent thinking

Equal Opportunity Employer

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