Mechnical Project Engineer - Specialty Materials - Eden, PA

• Lead capital and equipment improvement projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, and implementation plans.
• Manage project budgets ranging from approximately $10K to $5M while ensuring delivery on schedule and within approved costs.
• Coordinate engineering design, equipment fabrication, installation, and start-up activities.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, and technical teams to solve equipment and process-related challenges.
• Support long-term plant investment planning through budgeting, scope development, and vendor quotation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing production capacity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop contractor safety requirements and lead project-related safety meetings.
• Monitor project progress and spending, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Evaluate suppliers and coordinate purchasing activities through internal procurement systems.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and facilitate cross-functional problem-solving teams to resolve chronic reliability issues.
• Support optimization of mechanical systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and related equipment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Lead high-impact capital projects up to $5M from concept to completionJoin a global manufacturer investing in growth, innovation, and people

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing, engineering, project engineering, or project management experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment design and implementation.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work independently.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Our client is a well-established global manufacturing organization recognized for operational excellence, innovation, and a commitment to employee development. With a strong culture centered around safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, they offer excellent opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.

• Opportunity to lead multi-million-dollar engineering projects with significant operational impact.
• Strong commitment to employee development and career progression.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Direct influence on manufacturing performance, reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Stability and growth within a globally recognized industrial organization.