Mechanical Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Charleston, SC Work Authorization: U.S. or Current Green Card Holder

Why This Role?

Join a North-American market leader and own the mechanical side of capital projects—from concept through commissioning. You’ll drive safety, reliability, and cost-effective performance while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and cross-functional engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design with Safety First
• Embed OSHA and corporate safety standards into every stage of project design and construction.
• Write Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Standard Work instructions for new equipment.
• Lead Capital Projects
• Manage multiple mechanical / electromechanical projects—often across sites—from scope definition through start-up.
• Partner with lead electrical engineers, vendors, and contractors to hit cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Collaborate & Problem-Solve
• Facilitate FMEAs, TPM workshops, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) to engage operations and maintenance teams.
• Define critical spare parts lists and preventive-maintenance plans for new assets.
• Own Commissioning & Handover
• Provide on-site leadership during installation, start-up, and performance validation; generate clear status reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure a smooth transition to production by training operators and maintenance staff.

Requirements

What You Bring

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 3+ years of project or manufacturing engineering leadership in a plant environment.
• Proven track record managing full-cycle equipment projects—from AutoCAD layouts to commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar CAD), MS Office, and solid project-management discipline.
• Working knowledge of TPM principles and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to juggle multiple priorities and produce concise reports.
• Willingness to travel up to ~10 % (higher during major outages) to support multi-site projects.