Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

A leading North American aluminum recycling and specification alloy producer is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team. With multiple manufacturing sites across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the organization transforms aluminum scrap and by-products into high-quality reusable metal supporting a wide range of industries and sustainability initiatives.

This role is based in Coldwater, Michigan, with travel of up to 30% to regional facilities including Chicago Heights and Mississauga, Ontario.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering capital projects and engineering improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, and operational performance across plant locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting capital projects from concept through implementation
• Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and execution with internal teams and contractors
• Providing mechanical engineering solutions to improve plant operations and equipment performance
• Developing and modifying technical drawings and engineering designs
• Collaborating closely with plant operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Supporting multiple concurrent projects across different sites
• Driving continuous improvement and technology upgrades within manufacturing processes

Role focus:

• 60% Project Engineering / Project Management
• 20% Plant Support
• 20% Mechanical Systems Design

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required)
• Minimum 2+ years of industrial experience in engineering design, project planning, and implementation (beyond academic projects)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with practical, hands-on judgment
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor strongly preferred
• Knowledge of structural design and relevant standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.)
• Experience with aluminum processing or metals manufacturing is a plus
• Six Sigma and/or PMP certification is a plus

Additional Details

• This role requires regular collaboration with plant operations teams and contractors
• Up to 30% travel across regional facilities
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful engineering projects in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. You’ll gain exposure to multi-site operations, capital project leadership, and advanced manufacturing systems while contributing to sustainability-driven production processes.