Manufacturing Project/Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Onsite 5 days a week in Greenville, SC
Pay: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually
Type: Long Term Contract Role
Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup? This is an opportunity to join a major manufacturing operation and play a key role in executing capital projects that directly impact plant productivity, quality, and operational performance. You will lead mechanical engineering activities, manage contractors, support equipment installations, and help drive successful project execution in a highly automated industrial environment.
Work Environment

Full-time onsite position in Greenville, SC
Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
Occasional weekend, holiday, and plant shutdown support required during major installations and startups
Travel typically averages up to 30%, though some projects may require additional travel
What You'll Do
Lead mechanical engineering activities for capital equipment and facility projects
Support industrial equipment installation, machine relocation, decommissioning, reassembly, alignment, commissioning, and startup activities
Develop machine specifications, equipment layouts, mechanical drawings, schematics, and complete documentation packages
Create project budgets, cost estimates, and contractor bid packages
Manage equipment procurement, fabrication follow-up, factory acceptance testing, and incoming equipment inspections
Coordinate contractors, maintenance teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during installations and startups
Develop safety documentation, risk assessments, operator training materials, and maintenance procedures
Support both brownfield and greenfield project implementations
Ensure projects comply with company standards and industry regulations
Travel to project sites as needed to support installations and commissioning activities
What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical education
• 3+ years of engineering experience within industrial manufacturing, heavy industrial, or large commercial environments
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams

• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Machine relocation and startup activities
• Mechanical systems troubleshooting
• Industrial project execution

Experience with mechanical design standards such as OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and ISO
Strong project planning, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project)
Preferred Qualifications
AutoCAD or DraftSight 2D experience
Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, end-effectors, and below-the-hook equipment
Knowledge of motor, gearbox, and drive system sizing and selection
Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis, and FEA
Previous project management or project leadership experience involving installation planning, scheduling, and risk assessment

If you enjoy being in the field, solving real-world mechanical challenges, and seeing projects come to life from concept through commissioning, we'd love to hear from you.