Mechanical Project Engineer

Ladders; United States; A distancia; USD 104.000 - 177.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Local benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to drive planning and execution of medium-complexity projects across manufacturing and automotive spaces. The role blends mechanical design, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination to advance new products, equipment, and capabilities, with remote work flexibility.

You will collaborate with plant teams, maintenance, and safety stakeholders to deliver practical solutions that improve performance, safety, and compliance across

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on design for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Experience in new product development and material selection.
• Basic electrical knowledge related to mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D is required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage multiple medium-complexity projects while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Design and develop mechanical layouts for new products and processes.
• Draft technical requirement specifications for asset acquisition.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through automation and lean improvements.
• Collaborate with EH&S partners to implement safety standards and upgrades.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project execution and proposals.
• Provide technical support to plant maintenance for equipment troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

Project engineering

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

New product development

Material selection

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Descripción del empleo

For our client, we are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will drive the planning and execution of medium-complexity engineering projects that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The position blends mechanical design, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination to help advance new products, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities. You will partner closely with plant teams, maintenance, and safety stakeholders to deliver practical solutions that improve performance across the operation.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $103,900 – $176,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple medium-complexity projects while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
• Design and develop mechanical layouts for new products and processes
• Draft technical requirement specifications for asset acquisition
• Optimize manufacturing processes through automation and lean improvements
• Collaborate with EH&S partners to implement safety standards and upgrades
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project execution and proposals
• Provide technical support to plant maintenance for equipment troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred
• 5-7+ years of Project Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment design
• Experience in new product development and material selection
• Basic electrical knowledge related to mechanical systems
• Mechanical Project Engineering experience in the steel industry is a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive core benefits
• Paid time off for work-life balance
• Range of local benefits tailored for eligible colleagues

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.