Mechanical Project Engineer II
Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer II
Location: Remote + 50% travel
Salary: $100,000 - 150,000 + 15% STI bonus
Summary:
A reputable packaging company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer II to travel to their manufacturing sites across the Eastern US.
Responsibilities:
The ideal Mechanical Project Engineer II will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead capital projects ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to $2M+, managing scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and project execution from concept through startup.
- Oversee equipment installations, upgrades, and manufacturing process improvements focused on productivity, reliability, safety, and cost reduction.
- Develop technical specifications, procurement documentation, and project requirements to support major capital equipment investments.
- Partner with plant leadership, maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors to drive project success, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Travel extensively (up to 50%) to manufacturing facilities, leading on-site projects, safety initiatives, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
The ideal Mechanical Project Engineer II will have the following skill set:
- 4-7 years of capital project engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering background (advanced degree is a plus)
- Experience leading projects from concept through completion, including new equipment installations, machine rebuilds, process upgrades, automation projects, and manufacturing line installations
- Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, project management, budgeting, and CAPEX execution
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% to support projects across multiple facilities
- Candidates must be located within the Eastern U.S.
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