Mechanical Engineer (Associate/Entry Level)

CapstoneONE Search; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement benefits

Attractive insurance benefits

Strong opportunities for career growth

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is representing a well-regarded industrial manufacturing organization seeking an Associate/Entry Level Mechanical Engineer at their flagship operation in Birmingham, AL. This role involves supporting capital projects and industrial engineering initiatives with an emphasis on product quality and process reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering and will be involved in various tasks including optimizing processes and validating designs while ensuring high quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes focused on quality.
• Analyze and optimize labor utilization and plant layout to enhance efficiency.
• Apply engineering analysis tools to validate designs and improve product robustness.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process performance.
• Create and maintain mechanical design drawings and bills of materials.
• Partner with teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

We are representing a highly regarded industrial manufacturing organization seeking an Associate/Entry Level Mechanical Engineer at their flagship operation in the Greater Birmingham, AL area. This role will support capital projects, process improvement initiatives, and industrial engineering efforts with a strong emphasis on product quality, process reliability, and defect prevention across the site. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, consistency, and repeatability in continuous‑process environments.
• Analyze and optimize labor utilization, workflow, and plant layout to enhance efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
• Apply engineering analysis tools (e.g., Ansys FEA or similar) to validate designs, identify potential failure modes, and improve product robustness.
• Lead and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities, implementing corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Utilize statistical methods (e.g., SPC, process capability analysis) to monitor process performance, control variation, and predict future manufacturing requirements.
• Create, review, and maintain mechanical design drawings and bills of materials, ensuring accuracy, standardization, and alignment with quality and production requirements for both customer orders and R&D projects.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on waste reduction, process stability, and long‑term quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering required.

Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of retirement and insurance benefits, along with additional attractive perks and strong opportunities for career growth and advancement.