Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing & Equipment

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus eligibility

Referral bonuses

Parental leave

On-site gym and cafe

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering expertise and lead projects ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of extrusion manufacturing equipment and processes. You will drive equipment improvements, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor maintenance and operations staff.

The role emphasizes capital project leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor1 degree in Engineering.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

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 engineering

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Equipment design

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor1 degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering expertise and lead projects ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of extrusion manufacturing equipment and processes. You will drive equipment improvements, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor maintenance and operations staff.

The role emphasizes capital project leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.