Senior Mechanical Project Lead – Lamination & Capital Equipment

Carlisle; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, execution, and deployment of capital equipment and facility projects across its manufacturing sites. You will guide lamination processes and related systems, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and plant leadership.

You will own projects from concept through commissioning, troubleshoot complex systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years in a mechanical engineering role in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading capital projects or equivalent project leadership.
• Experience operating lamination equipment/process lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, specification, and procurement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Manage capital projects from initiation through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and internal resources during project execution and installation.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for existing laminating and other process equipment and systems.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to plant engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, EH&S, and leadership to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and review engineering designs, specifications, and installation plans.
• Evaluate equipment proposals, vendor capabilities, and system performance to ensure optimal solutions.
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities to support project planning, installation, commissioning, and training.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

RFQ development

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

7+ years mechanical engineering experience

3+ years capital projects leadership

Lamination equipment experience

Tools

CAD (Autodesk)

Job description

Carlisle is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, execution, and deployment of capital equipment and facility projects across its manufacturing sites. You will guide lamination processes and related systems, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and plant leadership.

You will own projects from concept through commissioning, troubleshoot complex systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.