Mechanical Project Engineer: Plant Reliability & Improv.

kaisercareers; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holidays

Vacation time

Supplemental leave

401K matching

Bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to plan and manage capital, reliability, and process improvement projects across the plant. You will also provide maintenance and production support as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while meeting schedule and cost goals in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, project scheduling, and specification writing.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems.
• Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while meeting goals.
• Experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills with Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work in teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, feasibility, cost estimates, and schedule.
• Prepare project approval authorizations.
• Develop specifications.
• Charter, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Administer engineering and design contracts.
• Coordinate and manage installations, outages, and equipment start-ups.
• Prepare and organize project documentation (manuals, PMs, spare parts, drawings, etc.).
• Coordinate operator and maintenance training.
• Track, report, and manage final project performance, schedule, and cost.
• Initiate and implement new designs or upgrades to mechanical systems including hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, plant utilities, cranes, and equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate and support safety initiatives.
• Provide technical support during equipment outages.
• Manage project documentation.
• Evaluate reliability improvement options.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop process and production improvements.
• Comply with environmental, safety, and quality regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project scheduling

Specification writing

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Power transmission

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to plan and manage capital, reliability, and process improvement projects across the plant. You will also provide maintenance and production support as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while meeting schedule and cost goals in a manufacturing environment.