Mechanical Project Engineer

Tech International•Johnstown, OH

23h

About The Position

The Mechanical Project Engineer leads capital projects, equipment modernization initiatives, automation efforts, and facility improvement programs across manufacturing operations. The role develops and executes projects intended to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, reliability, and profitability. The engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Process Engineering, and external suppliers to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and implement projects supporting Tech International’s strategic objectives. The role includes overseeing capital projects from concept through commissioning; designing and improving equipment, tooling, material handling systems, and production processes; advancing automation and technology; supporting safety and compliance; improving equipment reliability; and contributing to continuous improvement across global operations. The position also requires using approved AI tools in standard work practices while retaining accountability for engineering recommendations and outcomes and complying with company policies on data security, confidentiality, intellectual property, and AI governance. Success is measured by project execution performance, capital project ROI, automation results, equipment reliability improvements, safety performance, capacity expansion, and productivity and cost reduction results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience with industrial equipment design, installation, and startup.
Demonstrated project management and vendor management experience.
Proficiency with CAD software.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of manufacturing, project engineering, or capital project experience preferred.
Experience in manufacturing environments involving rubber, adhesives, chemicals, or industrial products preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, justification, budgeting, vendor selection, installation, startup, and closeout.
Develop project schedules and coordinate internal and external resources to support timely execution.
Prepare technical specifications, requests for quotation, and equipment procurement packages.
Manage equipment installations and startup while minimizing disruption to production operations.
Design, evaluate, and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, material handling systems, and production processes.
Evaluate equipment performance and develop solutions to improve safety, reliability, throughput, and maintainability.
Develop machine modifications and process improvements for new products, increased demand, and changing operational requirements.
Use CAD and engineering tools to develop concepts, layouts, and technical documentation.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual labor, improve consistency, and increase throughput through automation and technology improvements.
Lead automation projects involving machine controls, robotics, vision systems, sensors, data collection systems, and related technologies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and manufacturing best practices for application in company operations.
Ensure project work complies with OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
Participate in machine safety assessments and risk reduction activities.
Support facility and process safety initiatives involving manufacturing equipment and systems.
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Support development of preventive maintenance strategies, spare parts programs, and equipment standards.
Provide technical support in troubleshooting complex equipment issues.
Support initiatives to improve productivity, labor utilization, material utilization, equipment uptime, and manufacturing cost performance.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
Assist in establishing engineering standards and best practices across global operations.
Use approved AI tools to improve productivity, decision quality, project planning, technical analysis, documentation quality, and execution discipline, while maintaining accountability for engineering work and adhering to company AI, data security, confidentiality, and intellectual property policies.