Mechanical Project Engineer

Real Alloy; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

REAL ALLOY in Loudon, TN seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to plan and manage capital projects, drive technology improvements, and deliver engineering solutions that boost productivity.

The role splits 60% project engineering, 20% plant support, and 20% mechanical systems design; travel up to 30% to Morgantown, KY, Steele, AL, and Friendly, WV is required. Requires a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree and 3+ years in heavy industrial settings; PMI/PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related industrial experience in planning, specification, and implementation of engineering design projects.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience with heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement key capital projects, drive technology improvements, and provide engineering solutions that deliver productivity and improve operations.
• Build partnerships and communicate project expectations to all levels of the organization including team members, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Role design breaks down to 60% Project Engineering/Project Management, 20% Plant Support, and 20% Mechanical Systems Design.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Team communication

Decision making

Education

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Responsibilities

As our new Mechanical Project Engineer, you will use your knowledge of project management to plan and implement key capital projects, drive technology improvements, and provide engineering solutions that deliver productivity and improve operations within the business unit.

To successfully implement capital projects, our Mechanical Project Engineers must effectively build partnerships with and communicate project expectations to all levels of the organization including team members, contractors, and stakeholders.

This Mechanical Engineering role breaks down to 60% Project Engineering/Project Management, 20% Plant Support, and 20% Mechanical Systems Design.

Heavy Industrial Or Manufacturing Experience Is Strongly Preferred.

This Mechanical Engineer position will service our REAL ALLOY facility in Loudon, TN and provide Mechanical Project Engineer support to other regional locations, including Morgantown, KY; Steele, AL; and Friendly, WV. Travel will be required up to 30% for this role.

Successful candidate may be based out of our Morgantown, KY or Loudon, TN facility.

REAL ALLOY offers competitive pay and great benefits.

This role is not sponsorship supported - candidates with needed sponsorship will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree required - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of related industrial experience, including planning, specification, and implementation of engineering design projects. This is experience beyond school related projects.
• Strong technical and process management skills are required in this position, with ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills including the ability to solve problems while exhibiting practical judgment and realistic understanding of the issues involved.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
• Preferred software: Inventor, Auto CAD
• Knowledgeable in structural design, federal regulations and standards. OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, combustion, etc.)
• Field experience in heavy industrial environment
• Working knowledge of aluminum and/or recycling processes is a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity

REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.