Plant Mechanical Engineer CAD Layout & Capital Projects

CapstoneONE Search; Twin Lake (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is aiding a globally prominent manufacturing organization in hiring a Plant Mechanical Engineer. This full-time role emphasizes CAD-based plant layout, machine design, and project engineering to support operations, upgrades, expansions, and growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and contractors to develop practical solutions, lead capital projects, and take designs from concept through installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on CAD experience with plant layouts and equipment designs.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or industrial environments with capital projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD drawings for plant layouts, equipment placement, and future expansion.
• Design modifications to equipment and plant infrastructure based on needs and safety.
• Lead capital projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Evaluate proposals and specifications to determine feasibility and design solutions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, contractors, and suppliers to minimize disruption.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during installation and commissioning.
• Support reliability and long-term infrastructure planning.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

CapstoneONE Search is aiding a globally prominent manufacturing organization in hiring a Plant Mechanical Engineer. This full-time role emphasizes CAD-based plant layout, machine design, and project engineering to support operations, upgrades, expansions, and growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and contractors to develop practical solutions, lead capital projects, and take designs from concept through installation and commissioning.