Mechanical Engineer

Real Alloy•Coldwater, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill. As our new Mechanical Project Engineer, you will use your knowledge of project management to plan and implement key capital projects, drive technology improvements, and provide engineering solutions that deliver productivity and improve operations within the business unit. This role is 60% Project Engineering/Project Management with 20% being plant support and 20% mechanical systems design. Mechanical Project Engineers effectively communicate project expectations to team members, contractors and stakeholders and build effective partnerships with plant personnel through the implementation of capital projects. Our ideal Mechanical Project Engineer candidate will service their main location in Coldwater, Michigan and provide Mechanical Project Engineer support to other regional locations, with travel required of up to 30% for the role. Regional support may include our Chicago Heights location as well as our Canadian facility in Mississauga, Ontario. Ability to travel internationally is a plus. Heavy Industrial or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. REAL ALLOY offers competitive compensation with great benefits and a 401K match. This role is not sponsorship supported - candidates with a need for sponsorship will not be considered.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering field is required.
2+ years of related industrial experience, including planning, specification, and implementation of engineering design projects.
Strong technical and process management skills
Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Ability to solve problems while exhibiting practical judgment and realistic understanding of the issues involved.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma/PMP certification is a plus.
Preferred software: Inventor, Auto CAD
Knowledgeable in structural design, federal regulations and standards. OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.
Working knowledge of aluminum processes is a plus.
Ability to travel internationally is a plus.
Heavy Industrial or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement key capital projects
Drive technology improvements
Provide engineering solutions that deliver productivity and improve operations
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, contractors and stakeholders
Build effective partnerships with plant personnel through the implementation of capital projects
Service main location in Coldwater, Michigan and provide Mechanical Project Engineer support to other regional locations
Provide Mechanical Project Engineer support to other regional locations