Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Morgan Stephens•Reading, PA

6h•$99,750 - $136,500•Onsite

About The Position

Established heavy industrial manufacturing operation 24/7 production environment with large-scale equipment Focused on operational efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability Capital investment in equipment upgrades and modernization initiatives Lead full lifecycle capital engineering projects from concept through start-up Design, upgrade, and install large-scale industrial machinery Serve as technical liaison between maintenance, production, and external contractors Drive reliability and long-term equipment performance in a high-demand manufacturing environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
10–15 years of heavy industrial manufacturing experience
Direct experience with extrusion, rolling, forging, or similar heavy processes strongly preferred
Expertise in machine design and heavy equipment installation
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Strong understanding of industrial project management principles
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-heat manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Exposure to high-speed manufacturing systems or robotics
Experience with cost control, scheduling, and Scope of Work (SOW) development
Ability to mentor maintenance teams and communicate technical concepts across departments

Responsibilities

Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously including scope, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
Lead hydraulic and mechanical design for heavy industrial systems
Review vendor drawings and proposals to ensure technical accuracy and safety compliance
Oversee contractor activities during installation and commissioning
Partner with controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration
Provide senior-level troubleshooting support for complex mechanical issues
Develop long-term solutions to enhance equipment stability and uptime
Ensure all designs and installations meet industrial codes and safety standards