Senior Mechanical Engineer

Woodgrain; Towanda (Bradford County); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Woodgrain is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Towanda plant to lead capital projects and engineering improvements from concept through startup. You will partner with plant leadership, production and maintenance to solve equipment and process problems, delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will oversee engineering design, cost estimates, ROI analyses, and coordination of contractors and vendors, while supporting long-term plant engineering strategy and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, including engineering design and project management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven root cause failure analysis and corrective action experience.
• Effective project management, organization and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CAD and project management software preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineering design and capital/expense projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Define scope, schedule, resources, and costs; prepare ROI justifications.
• Manage budgets, milestones, and coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to drawings and specs.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production; contribute to long-term plant strategy.

Conocimientos

Root cause analysis

Project management

Leadership

CAD

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

CAD software

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads capital projects and engineering improvements in the Towanda manufacturing plant, from concept and justification through design, installation, and startup. The role partners with plant leadership, production, and maintenance to solve equipment and process problems, and delivers projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineering and Design

• Identify improvement opportunities and lead root cause failure analysis on equipment and process issues.
• Develop and present corrective solutions; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process problems.
• Work with designers on equipment layouts, specifications, and system designs; review CAD drawings and technical documents for accuracy and compliance with standards

Project Management

• Lead capital and expense projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Define scope, schedule, resources, and cost estimates; prepare ROI justifications for upper management.
• Manage budgets and milestones; coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Supervise site work and verify installations match drawings, specifications, and schedule.

Safety, Collaboration, and Strategy

• Ensure projects, contractors, and employees follow plant safety procedures, engineering codes, and regulatory requirements; identify and mitigate project risks.
• Communicate project status and risks to plant leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production, and contribute to long-term plant engineering strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, including engineering design and project management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, industrial equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven root cause failure analysis and corrective action experience.
• Strong project management, organization, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; CAD and project management software preferred.
• Starting compensation based on years and type of experience.

Office and plant floor work in an industrial setting, including standing, walking, and working near operating equipment. Must follow all PPE and safety requirements.

Management Discretion

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Employees follow the chain of command and all company policies and procedures. Management may modify duties and assign additional responsibilities as business needs require.