Mechanical Project Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum • Spokane Valley, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Project Engineer plans, develops, organizes and manages capital, reliability, and process improvement projects for areas throughout the plant. The position also provides maintenance and production support as needed.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years previous mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, project scheduling, and specification writing.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems.
• Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while successfully meeting goals.
• Previous experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Be energetic, disciplined, and focused on a team-building operational organization.
• Be well organized.
• Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
• Be willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, feasibility, cost estimates, and schedule.
• Prepare project approval authorizations.
• Develop specifications.
• Charter, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Administer engineering and design contracts.
• Coordinate and manage installations, outages, and equipment start-ups.
• Prepare and organize project documentation (manuals, PM’s, spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.).
• Coordinate operator and maintenance training.
• Track, report, and manage final project performance, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Initiate and implement new designs or upgrades to mechanical systems including: hydraulic & pneumatic control systems, mechanical drive systems, plant utilities, cranes, and mill process equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Coordinate and support safety initiatives.
• Provide technical support during equipment outages.
• Manage project documentation.
• Evaluate reliability improvement options.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop process and production improvements.
• Comply with all environmental, safety, and quality regulations.

Benefits

• Salary range $70,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (starting at 3 weeks a year)
• Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401K with matching company funds
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level