Mechanical Engineer

Golden Aluminum•Fort Lupton, CO

1d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Golden Aluminum is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work with the management team to develop, design, manage, and implement projects affecting the facility and production processes. The role provides engineering support for plant modifications, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and equipment and procedural training as needed. The position includes designing and installing facility and manufacturing equipment, managing project costs and capital projects, supporting efficient equipment operation, evaluating process and equipment capabilities, and proposing improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs. The engineer formally communicates project status, costs, recommendations, and concerns to the management team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to work extra hours and respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to aluminum rolling mill operations.
Experience with SolidWorks Professional, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, lay out, develop sites for, and install facility and manufacturing equipment.
Manage project costs against budget.
Generate solution concepts, justify project costs, identify and qualify contract bids, assess and control costs, maximize returns on capital projects, and evaluate engineering controls and options to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Work with managers to support efficient equipment operation and identify and address process and preventive maintenance improvements.
Conduct process or equipment capability studies and propose improvements for approval.
Identify technical problems and practical solutions appropriate to project size and complexity.
Provide engineering solutions to management to ensure full process capability and suggest continuous and capital improvements.
Formally communicate projects, costs, recommendations, and concerns to the management team.
Provide engineering support for plant modifications, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and equipment and procedural training as required.
Respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.