Mechanical Engineer

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

 

As our new Mechanical Project Engineer, you will use your knowledge of project management to plan and implement key capital projects, drive technology improvements, and provide engineering solutions that deliver productivity and improve operations within the business unit.  This role is 60% Project Engineering/Project Management with 20% being plant support and 20% mechanical systems design.  Mechanical Project Engineers effectively communicate project expectations to team members, contractors and stakeholders and build effective partnerships with plant personnel through the implementation of capital projects. 

 

Our ideal Mechanical Project Engineer candidate will service their main location in Coldwater, Michigan and provide Mechanical Project Engineer support to other regional locations, with travel required of up to 30% for the role.  Regional support may include our Chicago Heights location as well as our Canadian facility in Mississauga, Ontario.  Ability to travel internationally is a plus.  Heavy Industrial or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. 

 

Mechanical Project Engineer-

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering field is required.
• 2+ years of related industrial experience, including planning, specification, and implementation of engineering design projects.  This is experience beyond school related projects.
• Strong technical and process management skills are required in this position, with ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills including the ability to solve problems while exhibiting practical judgment and realistic understanding of the issues involved.
• Six Sigma/PMP certification is a plus.
• Preferred software:  Inventor, Auto CAD
• Knowledgeable in strutural design, federal regulations and standards.  OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.
• Working knowledge of aluminum processes is a plus.

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REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.