Mechanical Project Engineer I: Design & Improve Equipment

RESONAC GRAPHITE AMERICA INC; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonac Graphite America Inc. in Ridgeville, SC, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer I to lead mechanical design and manage capital projects at the electrode manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include project management from initiation to installation, major equipment modifications for reliability, and limited maintenance support.

Required are a B.S. in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of design or project management, PMBOK knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (required).
• 5+ years of engineering design or project management experience.
• Knowledge of PMBOK or similar methodologies.
• Experience in heavy industry and hydraulics/pneumatics/material handling or thermal oil preferred.
• Strong communication, design, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, including root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team from request to closure.
• Design solutions and produce drawings based on scope and end-user input.
• Formulate scope/specifications for capital and non-capital equipment and contract labour.
• Develop and utilize project risk management plans.
• Prepare appropriation requests for capital equipment purchases and major repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors per purchasing procedures.
• Develop Bills of Materials and spare-part recommendations.
• Provide end-user training on changes to equipment and installations.
• Support maintenance practices and design changes for new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

SAP

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Hydraulics/pneumatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Resonac Graphite America Inc. in Ridgeville, SC, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer I to lead mechanical design and manage capital projects at the electrode manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include project management from initiation to installation, major equipment modifications for reliability, and limited maintenance support.

Required are a B.S. in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of design or project management, PMBOK knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Office, and