Senior Mechanical Engineer: Capital Projects & Reliability

LeoForce; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and capital projects across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with several years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting, and proficiency with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–12+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• 1–10 years of project engineering/management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering & Operational Support
• Serve as a primary engineering resource for mechanical equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and operational issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Support reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and modernization opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical resources to implement best practices and innovative solutions.
• Capital Projects & Process Improvements
• Lead mechanical equipment and facility improvement projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, contractor activities, and project execution.
• Manage project timelines, spending, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Support outage planning and coordinate resources required for project implementation.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of operations, maintenance contractors, and engineering personnel.
• Strategic Planning & Capital Development
• Support development of annual capital and major maintenance plans.
• Identify opportunities for equipment replacement, capacity expansion, reliability improvements, and facility upgrades.
• Develop project justifications, cost estimates, and projected business benefits.
• Obtain vendor quotations and evaluate equipment solutions.
• Prepare project documentation and recommendations for capital approval.
• Support long-term operational and growth initiatives through strategic engineering investments.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

LeoForce in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and capital projects across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with several years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting, and proficiency with AutoCAD.