Mechanical Project Engineer

Workforce Solutions; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Solutions in Greenville, SC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup. The role focuses on driving plant productivity and equipment performance in a highly automated environment.

You will manage contractors, develop equipment layouts and drawings, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and safety compliance. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and standards is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of engineering experience in industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Hands-on experience with installation, commissioning, relocation, and startup of equipment
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping, and industrial mechanical systems
• Familiarity with OSHA/ASME/ANSI/ISO mechanical design standards
• Strong project planning, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project)

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for capital equipment and facility projects
• Support installation, relocation, commissioning, and startup of industrial equipment
• Develop machine specifications, layouts, drawings, schematics, and documentation
• Create project budgets, cost estimates, and contractor bid packages
• Manage procurement, fabrication follow-up, and factory acceptance testing
• Coordinate contractors, maintenance teams, and suppliers during installations
• Develop safety documentation, risk assessments, and maintenance procedures
• Support brownfield and greenfield project implementations
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulations
• Travel to project sites as needed for installations and startups

Skills

3+ years of experience

Contractor management

Project coordination

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Piping & fittings

Industrial mechanical systems

OSHA/ASME/ANSI/ISO standards

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Location: Onsite 5 days a week in Greenville, SC

Pay: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually

Type: Long Term Contract Role

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup? This is an opportunity to join a major manufacturing operation and play a key role in executing capital projects that directly impact plant productivity, quality, and operational performance. You will lead mechanical engineering activities, manage contractors, support equipment installations, and help drive successful project execution in a highly automated industrial environment.

Work Environment

• Full-time onsite position in Greenville, SC
• Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and plant shutdown support required during major installations and startups
• Travel typically averages up to 30%, though some projects may require additional travel

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for capital equipment and facility projects
• Support industrial equipment installation, machine relocation, decommissioning, reassembly, alignment, commissioning, and startup activities
• Develop machine specifications, equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, schematics, and complete documentation packages
• Create project budgets, cost estimates, and contractor bid packages
• Manage equipment procurement, fabrication follow-up, factory acceptance testing, and incoming equipment inspections
• Coordinate contractors, maintenance teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during installations and startups
• Develop safety documentation, risk assessments, operator training materials, and maintenance procedures
• Support both brownfield and greenfield project implementations
• Ensure projects comply with company standards and industry regulations
• Travel to project sites as needed to support installations and commissioning activities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical education
• 3+ years of engineering experience within industrial manufacturing, heavy industrial, or large commercial environments
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams
• Hands-on experience with:
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Machine relocation and startup activities
• Mechanical systems troubleshooting
• Industrial project execution
• Knowledge of:
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Piping and fittings
• Industrial mechanical systems
• Experience with mechanical design standards such as OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and ISO
• Strong project planning, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project)

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD or DraftSight 2D experience
• Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, end-effectors, and below-the-hook equipment
• Knowledge of motor, gearbox, and drive system sizing and selection
• Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis, and FEA
• Previous project management or project leadership experience involving installation planning, scheduling, and risk assessment

If you enjoy being in the field, solving real-world mechanical challenges, and seeing projects come to life from concept through commissioning, we'd love to hear from you.