Mechanical Project Engineer II

Resonac Graphite America, Inc.; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonac Graphite America, Inc. in Ridgeville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer II who reports to the Plant Engineering Manager.

You will manage capital projects from requirements through design to installation, lead design and drawings, and coordinate with end-users and vendors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of design or project management, PMBOK familiarity, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Office, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (required).
• 5+ years of engineering design and/or project management experience.
• Familiarity with PMBOK or similar methodologies.
• Heavy industry and hydraulics/pneumatics/material handling or thermal oil experience preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Office, and SAP.
• Strong communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of engineering projects from request to closure.
• Design solutions and produce drawings based on scope of work and end-user input.
• Formulate scope and specifications for capital and non-capital equipment purchases and contract labor.
• Develop and use project risk management plans.
• Prepare appropriation requests for capital equipment purchases and major repairs.
• Track and forecast project schedule (Gantt charts) and costs.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors following purchasing procedures.
• Update drawings after modifications and ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

5+ years of engineering design and/or project management experience

Familiarity with PMBOK or similar methodologies

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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Mechanical Project Engineer II

Regular Full-Time Ridgeville, SC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1060

Job Profile

Division: Carbon Division

Functional Area:Plant Engineering

Functional Leader:

Site:

RDG

Type of position: Exempt

Direct reports: 0

Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer II

Manager's Job Title:

Functional Leader Job Title:Engineering Manager

Indirect reports: 0

Name of Incumbent:

Date:01/25/2025

Technical

Assignments

Summary of Job Content:

Mechanical Project Engineer IIreports to the Plant Engineering Manager with the responsibility for providing mechanical engineering design and project management at Resonac Inc. Electrode manufacturing facility. The position includes project management/engineering for capital projects (from project requirements to specification and design to installation); major equipment modification for reliability improvement; equipment rebuilds; and limited technical support for the plant Maintenance Department.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (required).
• 5+ years of engineering design and/or project management experience.
• Familiarity with PMBOK or similar methodologies.
• Heavy industry and hydraulics/pneumatics/material handling or thermal oil experience preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Office, and SAP.
• Strong communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Key Accountabilities:

Manage all phases of engineering projects from project request to project closure:

• Lead project team in the development of a solution to a project request.
• Design solutions & produce drawings based upon scope of work & interaction with end-user.
• Formulate scope/specifications for the purchase of capital and non-capital equipment and contract labor.
• Develop and utilize project risk management plans.
• Prepare appropriation requests for capital equipment purchases & major repairs.
• Track/forecast project schedule (Gantt charts) and costs.
• Accomplish project work with vendors & contractors through professional and effective use of established departmental and divisional purchasing procedures (bid inquiry, bid procedure, liaison, and contract specifications)
• Develop Bills of Material & recommendations for spares for all project equipment Provide training to end-users on changes to existing equipment and new installations.
• Recommendations for Maintenance on PM activities for new equipment
• Insist on the highest expectations of quality, safety, and housekeeping from Contractors on jobs for which you are PPR.
• Support focused improvement efforts through improvements to maintenance practices and design changes to existing equipment.
• Support Operations in assigned plant areas by staying engaged in equipment reliability and knowledge of recurring malfunctions.
• Provide necessary updating drawings created by modifications to equipment, errors, etc.
• Assures compliance with Company & Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, & good housekeeping practices

Dimension:

Area of responsibility/Complexity:

Physical & Work Environment Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Operate various office equipment safely and accurately.
• Periodically work overtime to complete specific projects as needed.
• Wear the required PPE as needed.
• Push/pull/lift a maximum of thirty pounds.
• Occasional exposure to areas with moderate to high-level noise, fumes, and moving equipment
• Vision: 20/40+ (corrective lenses allowed); color and field of vision as required. Monocular vision requires medical clearance
• Hearing: 30 dB at 500–2000 Hz (aids allowed); one ear must meet standard. Sent for referral if requirements are not met