Mechanical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional)

Michelin • Louisville, KY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional) Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers! - - - - - - - - - - - - A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, Michelin’s American Synthetic Rubber Company has over 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of Diversity, Performance, and Safety!! THE OPPORTUNITY This Engineer will be responsible for completing the Mechanical Engineering portion of projects in support of the Plant Capital execution, as well as Plant Technical support, enabling the plant to meet its Safety, Market, Productivity, and Quality goals. They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the M.E. field. They will also complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and support the installation, commissioning and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment. For customer projects, manages the design studies for industrial equipment installations that are necessary for the success of the Plant’s capital projects. She / he will ensure adherence to the customer’s specifications, local regulations, compliance of performance, costs, and schedule.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, customer service skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivation with a high degree of integrity and able to perform job duties with minimal direction on a timely basis.
• Experience with mechanical design standards; OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Proven knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, DraftSight, Microsoft office, Power BI.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree with at least 3+ years of related experience.
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Engineering document management experience, Siemens Team Center or similar.
• Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis and FEA is preferred.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping and fittings.
• Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, below the hook devices & end-effectors.
• Knowledge of sizing and selection of motors, reducers and servos is a plus.
• Knowledge of advanced technologies, AGV, robotics, ASRS, AI and machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies of functional specifications; evaluate solutions against the criteria of cost, time, landmarks, risks, and functionality.
• Adhere to the quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-Conformities, etc.).
• Acquire validation of landmarks during the installation, start-up and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members.
• Facilitate procurement, acceptance inspections, and maintain “as built” folders for assigned material and equipment projects.
• Create budget estimates and bid packages on assigned projects.
• Provide project documentation: mechanical designs, technical offer, safety risk assessment, maintenance & operator training documents and user manuals.
• Support mechanical contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications & machine installations through start-up and commissioning.
• Providing project support, especially during installation, start-up and ramp up phases, is often "on-site" and "hands on", and many projects include implementation schedules during holidays and shutdowns.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities.
• Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized.
• Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees