Senior Mechanical Engineer HIGHLIGHTS Location: Graniteville, SC, US (Onsite) Position Type: Direct Hire Residency Status: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Relocation Assistance: Not available
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering expertise within a heavy industrial manufacturing plant. This individual will lead capital projects involving new machinery, equipment upgrades, and plant improvements ranging from $50, 000 to $5 million.
The ideal candidate has experience with heavy industrial plant engineering, capital project management, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, machine installations, Factory Acceptance Testing, and equipment commissioning. Key Responsibilities Capital Project Management
Lead mechanical engineering projects involving new machine installations, equipment upgrades, and plant improvements.
Manage capital projects ranging from approximately $50, 000 to $5 million, ensuring they are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.
Analyze project requirements, design parameters, and engineering challenges to develop effective solutions.
Coordinate project workflows and manage internal resources, equipment vendors, and external contractors.
Mechanical Engineering & Design
Serve as the mechanical engineering lead through all project phases, including design, fabrication, implementation, testing, commissioning, and daily operation.
Develop and manage engineering drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor, and Autodesk Vault.
Create and finalize designs that meet the project scope of work, engineering standards, and safety requirements.
Develop and manage Bills of Materials and spare-parts requirements.
Equipment Installation & Commissioning
Work closely with vendors and external contractors during equipment fabrication and installation.
Lead machine Factory Acceptance Testing, machine start-up, and commissioning activities.
Support newly installed or upgraded equipment through implementation and daily operation.
Identify and resolve mechanical design, installation, and operational issues.
Safety & Risk Management
Conduct project and equipment risk assessments.
Develop and implement equipment safety countermeasures.
Ensure all applicable safety objectives, regulatory standards, and legal requirements are followed.
Promote safe engineering and equipment-handling practices throughout each project.
Continuous Improvement & Plant Support
Provide technical support to internal plant customers and operational teams.
Lead continuous-improvement and corrective-action projects.
Monitor and evaluate existing systems, processes, equipment, and technologies.
Recommend modifications and enhancements that improve safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Work Environment
Approximately 80% of the workday is spent on the production floor, 10% working at a desk or computer, and 10% attending meetings.
The production-floor environment includes high temperatures, elevated noise levels, moving equipment, and heavy machinery.
Hearing protection and other required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.
Required Qualifications
Mechanical engineering experience within a heavy industrial plant or manufacturing environment.
Experience managing capital projects valued up to approximately $5 million.
Experience with new machinery installations and equipment upgrades.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling, and Autodesk Vault.
Experience developing and managing engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
Experience with machine FAT, start-up, and commissioning.
Experience conducting equipment risk assessments and implementing safety countermeasures.
Experience managing equipment vendors and external contractors.
Ability to work onsite in Graniteville, South Carolina.
Ability to spend approximately 80% of the workday in a heavy industrial production environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employment sponsorship.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Graniteville, SC
Skills
3D Modelingunmatched
Acceptance Testingunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Autodesk Inventorunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM)unmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
Equipment Safetyunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Legal Standardsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Managementunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Startupunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
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