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Industrial Mechanical Engineer (Plant & Equipment Lead)

Maintenance Plant Design SolidWorks Autocad FMEA RCM ANSYS RCA 2D Drafting 3D CAD Modeling RISA-3D OSHA Compliance

Key Responsibilities

- Engineer and oversee the complete lifecycle of heavy industrial machinery and equipment—from initial design and specification through to installation, commissioning, and final decommissioning.

- Develop and optimize plant and facility layouts for maximum operational efficiency, material flow, and personnel safety, utilizing advanced modeling and simulation tools.

- Champion and manage comprehensive Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs, integrating predictive (PdM) and preventive (PM) maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and asset lifespan.

- Act as the primary technical authority for troubleshooting complex mechanical failures in rotating equipment, material handling systems, and high-pressure piping networks.

- Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of major capital projects (equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new facility builds) from conception to commissioning, with full responsibility for budgets, schedules, and vendor relations.

- Uphold and enforce the highest standards of industrial safety, ensuring all operations, equipment, and designs are fully compliant with OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols.


Required Qualifications and Expertise

- A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a closely related technical field is required. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly advantageous.

- A minimum of seven years of progressive experience as an Industrial Mechanical Engineer, Plant Engineer, or in a similar role within a heavy industrial setting (e.g., manufacturing, mining, power generation, or chemical processing).

- Demonstrated expertise in the principles of reliability engineering, including FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and the practical implementation of CMMS platforms.

- Deep technical knowledge of core industrial systems such as large-scale rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines), material handling conveyors, and industrial hydraulics/pneumatics.

- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor) is essential. Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (Ansys, RISA-3D) for structural and thermal analysis is strongly preferred.

- A proven track record of successfully managing capital engineering projects with significant budgets and demanding deadlines.

- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Can you analyze complex systems and derive elegant, effective solutions?

- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and mentor junior engineers.