Industrial Mechanical Systems Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Mechanical Systems Project Engineer

Status: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote with travel as needed

• Do you turn customer requirements into precise, buildable designs?
• Do you enjoy collaborating across Sales, PM, Fabrication, Service, and Operations to move projects from concept to startup?
• Are you at your best balancing safety, cost, manufacturability, and performance?

• Develop detailed mechanical and system designs for industrial equipment and processes, including drawings, layouts, specifications, and BOMs using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.
• Ensure your designs meet company standards, codes, and safety expectations—and are practical to build, install, and service.
• Support proposals: prepare conceptual layouts, budgetary designs, scope definitions, and technical clarifications; participate in customer meetings, site visits, and technical reviews.
• Work hand-in-hand with Project Management and Scheduling to transition designs into fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate with manufacturing/production to validate feasibility and readiness for execution.
• Provide technical assistance during installation, startup, and troubleshooting in the field.
• Maintain clear documentation and revision control; evaluate design changes for schedule, cost, and technical impact and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Perform and assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; identify standardization and continuous improvement opportunities and share lessons learned.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure alignment to regulatory, standards-based, and internal quality requirements.

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar—or equivalent education/experience.
• 3–7+ years in industrial/mechanical/systems/equipment design preferred.
• Exposure to engineered-to-order products, industrial equipment, manufacturing operations, or capital projects preferred.
• Travel readiness of roughly 20–40%.

• CAD mastery with SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment design, and plant/industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and field installation practices.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to explain complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
• Experience juggling multiple projects and priorities.
• Sharp analytical thinking; interpret drawings/specs and make sound trade-off decisions across cost, schedule, and performance.

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel proficiency.
• ERP, project management, or document control tools experience is a plus.

• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Able to work safely at manufacturing, construction, and industrial sites; travel to customer and project locations as required.

• Project Management
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• CAD Software
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Product Design Experience
• Equipment Installation & Wiring

• 3D Modeling (SolidWorks)
• CAD Software (SolidWorks)

Work remotely with travel as needed to customer sites and company locations. Expect travel to average approximately 20–40% depending on project phase.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and ongoing professional growth.