Senior Mechanical Engineer — Lead Capital Projects (Onsite)

Global IT Investors Inc dba TechnoVal Alliance; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas in Graniteville, South Carolina, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical expertise and lead capital equipment projects at the facility.

The role covers design, fabrication, FAT, installation, start-up, and ongoing operation, with ~80% on the production floor and 20% at desk. Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD Mechanical is desired.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering experience within a heavy industrial or high-volume manufacturing plant.
• Experience managing capital projects valued up to $5 million.
• Hands-on experience with industrial machinery, production equipment, and machine installations.
• Advanced experience with Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Experience using Autodesk Vault for engineering drawing and design-data management.
• Experience with AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Experience leading machine Factory Acceptance Testing, start-up, and commissioning.
• Ability to manage projects through design, fabrication, installation, testing, and operational handoff.
• Experience performing equipment risk assessments and implementing safety countermeasures.
• Experience managing vendors and external installation contractors.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, budgeting, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership across multiple plant functions.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical engineering subject-matter expert for one or more areas of the manufacturing plant.
• Manage capital projects ranging from $50,000 to $5 million.
• Lead new machine installations, equipment upgrades, continuous improvement projects, and corrective-action initiatives.
• Manage projects through all phases: requirements analysis, mechanical design, fabrication, installation, FAT, start-up, commissioning, handoff.
• Analyze project requirements and resolve mechanical design and engineering challenges.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Create and manage engineering drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor, and Autodesk Vault.
• Develop and finalize equipment designs that meet scope, production, and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials and spare-parts requirements.
• Conduct equipment and project risk assessments and implement safety measures.
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and external partners; manage contractors during installation.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

AutoCAD Mechanical

Vendor management

Problem solving

Technical communication

Independent work

Leadership

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

AutoCAD Mechanical

Job description

Bridgestone Americas in Graniteville, South Carolina, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical expertise and lead capital equipment projects at the facility.

The role covers design, fabrication, FAT, installation, start-up, and ongoing operation, with ~80% on the production floor and 20% at desk. Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD Mechanical is desired.