Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Equipment Reliability

Norsk Hydro; Cressona (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to support aluminum extrusion manufacturing in Cressona, PA. The role leads mechanical projects, improves equipment reliability, and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to optimize safety, quality, and throughput.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with mechanical systems in large-scale industrial settings, strong troubleshooting skills, and a track record of Lean-based improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, troubleshooting, improvements, and failure analysis.
• Experience designing or implementing machine guarding, fail-safe systems, and engineering controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for aluminum extrusion presses, billet heating systems, handling systems, saws, pullers, runout tables, aging ovens, packaging equipment, and related manufacturing systems.
• Lead equipment reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operating cost.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and process issues and develop effective corrective actions.
• Design, specify, modify, and improve equipment, components, tooling, and mechanical systems.
• Develop engineering specifications, equipment layouts, drawings, calculations, and project documentation.
• Lead capital projects from concept and justification through installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to identify equipment reliability opportunities and eliminate recurring failures.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime, and process data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical production equipment.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Work with suppliers and contractors on equipment selection, design, installation, and technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Participate in equipment and process risk assessments, MOC activities, and project reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance and operations personnel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Lean/continuous improvement

Job description

Norsk Hydro is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to support aluminum extrusion manufacturing in Cressona, PA. The role leads mechanical projects, improves equipment reliability, and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to optimize safety, quality, and throughput.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with mechanical systems in large-scale industrial settings, strong troubleshooting skills, and a track record of Lean-based improvements.