Mechanical Engineer – Rotational Program

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is offering a Graduate Rotational Opportunities (GROW) leadership development program in the United States. You will rotate through Operations, Reliability, Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement, Process Controls, Business Management, and Supply Chain & Logistics, guided by an assigned mentor.

The program builds leadership through hands-on projects and innovative engineering solutions. Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, have 0–2 years of experience, and a 3.0

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willingness to rotate to different US locations every 12–18 months for 3–5 years
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC)
• Strong team building, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to perform physical activities and PPE requirements

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 3–5 year Graduate Rotational Opportunities at Westlake (GROW) leadership development program
• Rotate through roles including Operations, Reliability, Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement, Process Controls, Business Management, and Supply Chain & Logistics
• Work on projects under the guidance of an assigned mentor
• Develop leadership skills and challenge convention through creative engineering solutions
• Monitor and improve processes to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and increased efficiency
• Deliver breakthrough solutions and add value for customers
• Work in local day-to-day operations and address real-world engineering challenges
• Maintain a safety-focused approach in office and operating-unit environments
• Potentially progress into various engineering roles

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Problem solving

Communication

TWIC

Education

B.S./M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Safety PPE knowledge

Job description

• Participate in the 3–5 year Graduate Rotational Opportunities at Westlake (GROW) leadership development program
• Rotate through roles including Operations, Reliability, Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement, Process Controls, Business Management, and Supply Chain & Logistics
• Work on projects under the guidance of an assigned mentor
• Develop leadership skills and challenge convention through creative engineering solutions
• Monitor and improve processes to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and increased efficiency
• Deliver breakthrough solutions and add value for customers
• Work in local day-to-day operations and address real-world engineering challenges
• Maintain a safety-focused approach while working in office and operating-unit environments
• Potentially progress into roles such as Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, or Project Engineer

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willingness to rotate to different US locations every 12–18 months for 3–5 years
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC)
• Strong team building, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to perform physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Ability to work in operating units with required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection
• Ability to travel occasionally by air or automobile

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving skills while effectively collaborating in diverse engineering roles. Capable of delivering innovative solutions and improving processes in a safety-focused environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• B.S. Or M.S. Degree In Mechanical Engineering
• Leadership Development Program Participation
• Process Improvement
• Strong Communication Skills
• Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC)

Soft Skills

• Team Building
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Operations
• Reliability
• Capital Projects
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Controls
• Business Management
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Safety-Focused Approach
• Engineering Challenges