Engineer, Mechanical II

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II
Department: Engineering & Modernization (8879)
Location: Hawesville KY 
Reports To: Project Manager

General Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer will design and install engineered mechanical systems for Modernization projects. The individual will be responsible for mechanical aspects through plan, execute, handoff and evaluate project phases. As a team member within the Modernization Engineering group, this professional will be engaged in multiple projects simultaneously across the manufacturing footprint.
General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Promote safety in the workplace and on all project job sites
•    Complete projects from plan through evaluate phases
•    Prepare and present engineering project takeoffs for budgeting and procurement
•    Provide proper documentation as required to support maintenance and operation of new equipment
•    Capable of design of original concepts
•    Capable of designing systems within estimated budgets
•    Must work with project managers, vendors, and contractors to complete assigned projects
•    Must coordinate with plant management groups to complete projects on schedule
•    Keep abreast of current trends and technology and utilize this information effectively
•    Travel to manufacturing plants in support of capital projects and improvement activities
•    Work with production and maintenance, as required, to identify mechanical problems/failures, design/develop solution(s), implement solution(s)
•    Design and redesign machine components to improve reliability

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required, degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
•    Must have 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
•    Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities along with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills required.
•    Strong knowledge and expertise of engineering methods and concepts.
•    Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    2D AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience is required. 
•    Must be creative and be able to work independently with only general supervision.  
•    Must be able to travel approximately 30% of the time.