Lead Mechanical Engineer
A global specialty chemical manufacturer is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to serve as the site's primary mechanical engineering subject matter expert. This position will support a large, continuous-process manufacturing facility and play a key role in improving reliability, mechanical integrity, and equipment performance across multiple operating units.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the lead mechanical engineering resource for the site
- Provide troubleshooting support for critical plant equipment and production issues
- Drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support and strengthen mechanical integrity programs
- Lead small-to-medium capital projects from scope development through execution
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership
- Support pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, pumps, and other fixed equipment
- Participate in an on-call rotation for critical plant support
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8-10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, pulp & paper, power generation, or other heavy process industries
- Strong background with pressure vessels, piping systems, and fixed equipment
- Experience supporting mechanical integrity and reliability programs
- Knowledge of ASME standards
- Exposure to API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 is highly preferred
- Capital project experience within a manufacturing environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $140K-$150K target base salary + annual bonus
- Relocation assistance available
- High-impact technical leadership role
- Opportunity to be the primary mechanical SME for the facility
- Mix of hands-on troubleshooting, reliability engineering, and capital project work
- Strong visibility with plant leadership and corporate engineering teams
- Long-term career growth within a global manufacturing organization
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex plant challenges, leading improvement initiatives, and making a direct impact on the reliability and performance of a major manufacturing operation.
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