Senior Project Mechanical Engineer for Capital Upgrades

Accelera Staffing; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Blytheville, AR seeks a Project Mechanical Engineer to lead high-impact capital initiatives in a dynamic production setting. You will drive design-to-commission cycles, balancing engineering accuracy with operational efficiency to boost plant reliability and performance.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and contractor performance while coordinating with maintenance and operations. The role requires strong P&ID interpretation, equipment specification, and hands-on problem

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing capital projects in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, and process utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical layouts and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full lifecycle of mechanical capital projects from planning and design to commissioning and handoff.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and contractor performance to meet quality and safety standards.
• Define equipment specifications and oversee installation of advanced manufacturing systems to optimize production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate facility upgrades (piping, HVAC, utilities, material handling).
• Analyze technical docs, vendor submittals, and drawings to ensure design integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement by troubleshooting failures and implementing reliability solutions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations to streamline schedules and minimize downtime.
• Validate equipment performance through testing, startup procedures, and commissioning.

Skills

Capital project mgmt

Mechanical engineering

P&ID interpretation

Cross-functional communication

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Accelera Staffing in Blytheville, AR seeks a Project Mechanical Engineer to lead high-impact capital initiatives in a dynamic production setting. You will drive design-to-commission cycles, balancing engineering accuracy with operational efficiency to boost plant reliability and performance.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and contractor performance while coordinating with maintenance and operations. The role requires strong P&ID interpretation, equipment specification, and hands-on problem