Mechanical Project Engineer – Lead Capital Installations

The Hiring Group; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold-level medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Two weeks PTO

Job summary

The Hiring Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer in Ardmore, OK to lead capital projects from concept to floor startup. You will supervise on-site installations, coordinate internal teams and external contractors, and ensure safety and schedule adherence.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of industrial engineering project experience, and proficiency with 2D CAD tools (AutoCAD or DraftSight). Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of engineering project experience in industrial manufacturing or large commercial settings.
• Hands-on expertise in equipment alignment, disassembly, reassembly and commissioning.
• Proficiency with pneumatics, hydraulics, piping/fitting and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Capital Projects: on-site installation, decommissioning, relocation, alignment, and start-ups.
• Direct on-floor execution: manage internal teams and external contractors to meet safety and schedule goals.
• Design & Document: use 2D CAD to develop mechanical specs, layouts and life-of-machine docs.
• Enforce Compliance: ensure modifications meet corporate standards and regulatory codes.
• Liaise across departments: coordinate with facility engineering, quality, methods, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Travel: up to 30% annually, with potential to exceed based on project needs.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Piping/Fitting

Material handling systems

OSHA/ASME/ANSI/ISO standards

2D CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Job description

The Hiring Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer in Ardmore, OK to lead capital projects from concept to floor startup. You will supervise on-site installations, coordinate internal teams and external contractors, and ensure safety and schedule adherence.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of industrial engineering project experience, and proficiency with 2D CAD tools (AutoCAD or DraftSight). Travel up to 30% is expected.