Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

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Location: Batesville, Arkansas | Onsite WE WILL RELOCATE!!!

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Compensation: $68,000–$90,000, depending on experience

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Employment Type: Direct Hire

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Relocation Assistance: Available

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The Opportunity

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We’re partnering with an established U.S.-based specialty chemical manufacturer to hire a Mechanical Project Engineer for its Arkansas manufacturing facility.

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This is a hands-on engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to manufacturing operations and wants to take real ownership of projects. You’ll work within a collaborative Project Engineering group supporting Manufacturing, Utilities, and Maintenance across a large, integrated production site.

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The team is intentionally lean and tight-knit, giving engineers significant visibility and the opportunity to work directly with stakeholders ranging from the plant floor to senior leadership.

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What You’ll Do

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• Provide mechanical engineering support for manufacturing, utilities, and maintenance operations
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• Identify and implement process improvements across chemical production operations
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• Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues within the manufacturing facility
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• Design and specify mechanical process systems and equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, centrifuges, piping systems, and pressure relief devices
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• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and project economics
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• Manage multiple capital and improvement projects simultaneously from concept through implementation
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• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and leadership throughout project execution
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• Communicate project progress, timelines, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders
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What We’re Looking For

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• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
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• 3+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing facility preferred
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• Strong new graduates will also be considered with relevant internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment
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• Experience with manufacturing support systems and mechanical equipment
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• Working knowledge of pumps, pressure, flow, piping, and related process systems
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• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and take ownership of deliverables
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams
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• Experience within chemical manufacturing is helpful but not required. Backgrounds in refining, food and beverage, pulp and paper, or other process manufacturing environments can translate well
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• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
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Important: This is a plant-side/project engineering position rather than a product design or CAD-focused mechanical engineering role.

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Why Consider It?

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This is an opportunity to join a stable manufacturing operation with a 50+ year legacy and a team of approximately 500 employees. The environment offers engineers meaningful project ownership, hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, and high visibility across the organization.

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The company values engineers who want to build long-term expertise and become an important part of the operation rather than pursue a traditional fast-track corporate ladder.

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Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.