Mechanical Project Engineer - Lead Capital Equipment

Socket.dev; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Carlisle. Lead capital projects from concept through startup, develop project scopes, specify equipment, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate contractors and installation.

You'll partner with plant Engineering and Maintenance, Operations, EH&S, and leadership to identify technical challenges and deliver practical solutions across manufacturing equipment, piping, utilities, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, construction, piping, utilities, and mechanical systems.
• Strong project management, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Specify, evaluate, and procure manufacturing and process equipment.
• Develop budgets, schedules, funding requests, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, plant maintenance, and engineering resources.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and systems; provide technical support and training.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Carlisle. Lead capital projects from concept through startup, develop project scopes, specify equipment, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate contractors and installation.

You'll partner with plant Engineering and Maintenance, Operations, EH&S, and leadership to identify technical challenges and deliver practical solutions across manufacturing equipment, piping, utilities, and control systems.