Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Davenport, Iowa (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Department: Sheet Finishing

Experience Level: Associate (5–9 Years Preferred)

Position Overview

:We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Sheet Finishing Department in Davenport, IA. This role will support engineering, production, maintenance, and quality initiatives while ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will contribute to capital projects, equipment reliability improvements, infrastructure enhancements, and process optimization efforts

.The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with engineering teams, maintenance personnel, production staff, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance

.Key Responsibilities

• :Manage and execute capital improvement and sustaining projects using established project management methodologies
• .Coordinate all phases of mechanical engineering projects including
• :Concept developmen
• tScope definitio
• nSpecification preparatio
• nSafety review
• sVendor bidding and selectio
• nDesign and fabrication oversigh
• tEquipment commissionin
• gProject closeou
• tSupport manufacturing operations through mechanical system integration and process improvements
• .Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts for equipment and process-related issues
• .Manage external contractors and vendors responsible for design, installation, materials, and project execution
• .Drive initiatives focused on
• :Safety improvement
• sInfrastructure reliabilit
• yProduction efficienc
• yWorkforce trainin
• gCollaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve plant performance and equipment reliability
• .Support off-shift activities as required for assigned projects

.Required Qualifications

• :Bachelor's Degree in
• :Mechanical Engineerin
• gAerospace Engineerin
• gAgricultural Engineerin
• gOr a related engineering disciplin
• eStrong verbal and written communication skills
• .Ability to effectively collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels
• .Proficiency with
• :Microsoft Office Suit
• eMicrosoft Projec
• tMust be legally authorized to work in the United States
• .Ability to meet Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and ITAR compliance requirements

.Preferred Qualifications

• :5+ years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• .Experience working in aluminum rolling mills or related heavy manufacturing industries
• .Knowledge of
• :Mechanical system
• sPneumatic system
• sHydraulic system
• sUtility system
• sExperience developing and implementing mechanical engineering projects
• .Understanding of manufacturing equipment reliability and process improvement methodologies
• .Experience leading capital project initiatives

.Ideal Candidate Profile

• :Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• .Capital project experience in manufacturing environments
• .Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• .Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across functional teams
• .Experience improving manufacturing equipment performance and operational efficiency
• .Engineering experience preferred; recent graduates with strong project exposure will also be considered