Mechanical Engineer - Onsite M-Th, Remote Fri, Projects

JM Eagle, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to drive equipment procurement, design, and installation for PVC/PE pipe manufacturing facilities across North America.

You will manage vendor relationships, specifications, and project execution from concept through startup. The role combines mechanical engineering, vendor negotiations, and AutoCAD-based drawings, with opportunities to lead plant upgrades and continuous-improvement initiatives within a large manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings and equipment specifications.
• Experience developing technical specs and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Strong project-management skills from concept to completion.
• Experience collaborating with equipment suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Specify and purchase industrial equipment for PVC/PE pipe manufacturing.
• Evaluate ancillary utilities equipment such as chillers and air compressors.
• Design chilled-water piping and pneumatic conveying systems for plants.
• Create equipment specifications with plant personnel and suppliers.
• Prepare vendor quotations and evaluate technical proposals.
• Develop equipment layouts using AutoCAD drawings.
• Coordinate with suppliers, HQ, and plant teams to meet project requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Lead purchasing documentation, price negotiations, and payment tracking.
• Oversee projects from initiation to completion, including logistics.

Skills

AutoCAD

Vendor management

Project management

Manufacturing equipment

MS Office

Reading technical drawings

Vendor proposals evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

JM Eagle, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to drive equipment procurement, design, and installation for PVC/PE pipe manufacturing facilities across North America.

You will manage vendor relationships, specifications, and project execution from concept through startup. The role combines mechanical engineering, vendor negotiations, and AutoCAD-based drawings, with opportunities to lead plant upgrades and continuous-improvement initiatives within a large manufacturing network.