Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Reading PA
Job Type: Direct Hire 100% On-Site
Compensation: $99750 $136500 per year Bonus Eligibility Paid Relocation

About the Company
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

Position Overview
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

Key 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

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred
1015 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

Preferred Experience
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

Additional Information
Bonus plan eligibility
Paid relocation assistance
No visa sponsorship available