Mechanical Project Engineer — Automation & Upgrades

Tech International; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech International, a long‑standing manufacturer and global supplier of tire, wheel service, and conveyor belt repair products, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead capital projects and drive equipment modernization across its manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Process Engineering, and external suppliers to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and execute projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity, capacity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Five or more years of manufacturing, project engineering, or capital project experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Experience in industrial equipment design, installation, and startup.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, vendor selection, installation, startup, and closeout.
• Design, evaluate, and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual labor and increase throughput through automation and technology improvements.
• Ensure project work complies with OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support initiatives to improve productivity, labor and material utilization, and cost performance.
• Leverage AI tools as part of standard work practices to improve productivity and documentation quality.

Skills

Project engineering

CAD design

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Tech International, a long‑standing manufacturer and global supplier of tire, wheel service, and conveyor belt repair products, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead capital projects and drive equipment modernization across its manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Process Engineering, and external suppliers to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and execute projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity, capacity,