Mechanical Engineer - Process Improvements & Upgrades

021 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, LLC; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K vesting day 1

Relocation assistance

Excellent vacation plan

Employee resource groups

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick seeks a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to support Warrick Operations across production, maintenance and engineering. You will drive mechanical systems upgrades, lead capital projects, and design improvements that boost safety, reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teammates while advancing our continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Preferred 3+ years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Preferred 3+ years' experience in leading, managing, and executing projects.
• Extra's: AutoCAD proficiency.
• Mechanical systems experience such as hydraulics, pneumatics, strength of materials.
• Knowledge of reliability tools common to industry.
• Project Leadership: you have experience leading successful capital projects.
• Tech Savvy: you are proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Operationally focused: you have stellar organizational and root cause problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated Communication skills: you can effectively communicate with all levels of employees and know why details matter.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop programs that will support process improvements to safely meet Warrick Operations' business plan.
• Coordinate all phases of assigned area mechanical engineering projects from concept to closure.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
• Function as a problem solver, applying theory and experience to develop process improvements and recommendations.
• Lead and participate in process improvements with multi-discipline staff, maintenance, and production.
• Mentor employees to increase their process knowledge and support their career growth.
• Work to eliminate waste through reliability enhancements and monitoring processes.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Reliability tools

Project leadership

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick seeks a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to support Warrick Operations across production, maintenance and engineering. You will drive mechanical systems upgrades, lead capital projects, and design improvements that boost safety, reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teammates while advancing our continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting.