Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Region

Norsk Hydro; Cressona (PA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to oversee capital projects in aluminum extrusion and fabrication. This role involves managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety and efficiency while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, project management, and a passion for driving innovation in a manufacturing environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to sustainability, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization. Join a team that values care, courage, and collaboration in achieving project goals.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing and capital project lifecycle.
• Proven success in mechanical engineering projects and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects ensuring safety, budget, and timeline.
• Collaborate with engineering resources and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the safe, on time and on budget completion of assigned projects in aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and billet casting facilities. Capital projects are typically $1M - $40M and could consist of refurbishments of existing equipment and/or new equipment installations. Projects are expected to be developed within Hydro’s Capital Value Process. Typical job duties include working in a cross functional team from business case development through project hand-off to operations, schedule and budget reporting, analyzing and adjusting project team performance, delegating tasks effectively, and closing projects. The position is currently assigned to support facilities and projects at Hydro locations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Utah locations.

Job Location: Remote

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

Required Education/Experience:

• 5 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment and with capital project life cycle.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Proven success in plant mechanical engineering projects, especially equipment specification, installation, and hand-off to operation teams.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and motivation in cross functional teams.
• Mechanical Engineering and/or manufacturing engineering background.
• Combustion, hydraulic and pneumatic experience is preferred.
• Experience in extrusion, casting and fabrication operations is preferred.
• Experience installing mill grade equipment.
• Microsoft Project
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to manage AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks drawings
• Lean Manufacturing principles including waste reduction experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safe, on time and on budget development and execution of capital projects.
• Mechanical engineering / design responsibilities from concept development through hand-off to plant through established PESHA process.
• Work with internal and external engineering resources, equipment suppliers and construction contractors to achieve project goals.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analytical problem solving, design calculations, review of proposal from equipment suppliers and contractors, selection of equipment and contractors and drawing management.
• Management of contractors in a safe and productive way.
• Participate cross functional teams towards common project goals.
• Travel to vendor & supplier sites (domestic and international) as required.
• Spend minimum 3 of 4 weeks each month at plant site (4.5 days per week). Must spend quality time on floor with project team and understand the construction and start-up actions.
• Travel: Depending on assignment and location, up to 80%. Relocation is not required. However, Relocation to an established plant location in Indiana, Pennsylvania or Utah is included.

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

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