Mechanical Project Engineer (Long Term Contract)

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 Need:

Our client's engineering team is expanding, and we are looking for a hands‑on, driven Mechanical Project Engineer to lead capital projects from initial concept design through floor commissioning. If you thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments and love seeing your designs come to life on the plant floor, let’s talk!

Location:

Ardmore, OK

Contract:

Initial 1-Year term with right to extend. CTH is not in scope but may be considered for right candidate after 6-12 months in position.

Work Status:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (US Citizen preferred, Green card or H1 may be considered. No Sponsorship.)

Work Schedule:

Normal work hours 40 hrs/ week Monday - Friday, however occasional shifts in schedules can be made to provide coverage for project installations and start‑ups requiring weekend or holiday coverage. Overtime work may be approved as needed but will not be typical. Work Plant Shutdowns as needed.

This work almost always falls on weekends & Holidays. Work schedules will vary based on project need and assignment

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Capital Projects: Execute on‑site,hands‑on industrial equipment installations, decommissioning, relocations, precision alignment, and start‑ups.
• Direct On‑Floor Execution: Manage internal maintenance teams and external contractors to ensure project objectives are met safely and on schedule.
• Design & Document: Utilize 2D CAD tools to develop mechanical specifications, piping/fluid layouts, component sizing, and complete life‑of‑machine documentation.
• Enforce Compliance: Ensure every modification meets corporate standards and strict regulatory codes.
• Liaise across cross‑functional departments:Bridge communication between facility engineering, central quality, methods, purchasing teams, and equipment suppliers to assure mutual system requirement understanding.
• Fulfill flexible travel requirements: Commit to travel expectations of typically up to 30% annually, with the flexibility to exceed 30% depending on specific project assignments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical education).
• Experience: 3+ years of engineering project experience in an industrial manufacturing or large commercial environment.
• Hands‑on Expertise: Solid background in equipment alignment, disassembly, reassembly, and commissioning.
• Technical Mastery: Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping/fitting, and material handling systems (cranes, jibs, lifting devices, end‑effectors).
• Compliance & Standards: Practical experience applying OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and ISO standards to equipment designs.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in 2D CAD Mechanical design tools. (Proficiency in AutoCAD or DraftSight 2D is a major plus.)
• Collaboration: A proven ability to network, build positive relationships, and work flexibly during critical plant shutdown or holiday windows.

At The Hiring Group, our mission is to create a win‑win situation for both our contractors and our clients, by focusing on the well‑being of our contractor team. Our mantra is "Great Contractors Deserve Great Benefits." We provide our contractors with gold-level medical (employer paid at 50%), vision, and dental insurance, at least two weeks of PTO, 401k with employer match, training and development opportunities, and 24/7 dedicated consultant support. By investing in our contractors, we aim to increase employee retention, satisfaction, and productivity, which translates to increased value for our clients. We have been ranked several times on the Inc 5000 fastest-growing companies list, Best Places to Work in the U.S. by Inc Magazine, and Best Companies to Work for in South Carolina.

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