Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Capital Projects & Reliability

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Graniteville (SC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Graniteville, SC facility. You will lead mechanical engineering initiatives, oversee major capital projects, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of progressive experience in a high-volume environment, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on expertise with SolidWorks or AutoCAD, Lean/Six Sigma, and project management.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• 5-8+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing capital projects ($50K-$1M+) including scope creation, vendor selection, budget tracking, and installation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar); deep knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root Cause Analysis / 5 Whys / Fishbone).
• Strong working knowledge of industrial safety standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, machine guarding, LOTO).
• Excellent project management, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor management skills.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering expert within the manufacturing environment, offering technical guidance to manufacturing, maintenance, and operational teams.
• Research, plan, design, develop, and implement complex mechanical systems, production equipment, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Provide ongoing engineering support for production machinery, utility infrastructure, and auxiliary facilities systems.
• Analyze equipment performance metrics to identify opportunities to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement permanent corrective actions for critical equipment failures.
• Provide engineering input into the design, modification, and integration of new equipment, systems, and technologies.
• Lead major capital and continuous improvement projects ranging from $50K to $1M+, including new machine installations, line modifications, and technology upgrades.
• Define project scopes, develop detailed budgets, establish schedules, and drive execution plans from conception through closeout.
• Manage procurement workflow: RFQs, vendor bid evaluation, CapEx requests, and cost performance tracking.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams and external engineering/contractor resources to ensure on-time, within-budget, and high-quality deliverables.
• Direct on-site equipment installation, system integration, startup testing, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and formal project handovers.
• Champion a strong safety-first culture by integrating safety parameters and machine safeguarding into all engineering designs and activities.
• Lead and participate in risk assessments, JSAs, and regulatory compliance audits.
• Ensure all projects and equipment modifications comply with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and enforce contractor safety and quality compliance during on-site execution.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives and root-cause corrective action projects focusing on scrap reduction, waste elimination, downtime reduction, and process optimization.
• Utilize engineering principles and data analysis to track equipment trends, reduce operational losses, and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Support the advancement of Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operational goals.

Connaissances

3D CAD proficiency

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Formation

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Graniteville, SC facility. You will lead mechanical engineering initiatives, oversee major capital projects, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of progressive experience in a high-volume environment, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on expertise with SolidWorks or AutoCAD, Lean/Six Sigma, and project management.