Mechanical Engineer, Coldwater

Mechanical Project Engineer
A leading North American
aluminum recycling and specification alloy producer
is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
With multiple manufacturing sites across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the organization transforms aluminum scrap and by-products into high-quality reusable metal supporting a wide range of industries and sustainability initiatives.
This role is based in
Coldwater, Michigan
, with travel of up to
30%
to regional facilities including Chicago Heights and Mississauga, Ontario.
What You'll Do
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering capital projects and engineering improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, and operational performance across plant locations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting capital projects from concept through implementation
Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and execution with internal teams and contractors
Providing mechanical engineering solutions to improve plant operations and equipment performance
Developing and modifying technical drawings and engineering designs
Collaborating closely with plant operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
Supporting multiple concurrent projects across different sites
Driving continuous improvement and technology upgrades within manufacturing processes
Role focus:
60% Project Engineering / Project Management
20% Plant Support
20% Mechanical Systems Design
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required)
Minimum
2+ years of industrial experience
in engineering design, project planning, and implementation (beyond academic projects)
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with practical, hands-on judgment
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor strongly preferred
Knowledge of structural design and relevant standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.)
Experience with aluminum processing or metals manufacturing is a plus
Six Sigma and/or PMP certification is a plus
Additional Details
This role requires regular collaboration with plant operations teams and contractors
Up to 30% travel across regional facilities
Sponsorship is not available for this position
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful engineering projects in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
You'll gain exposure to multi-site operations, capital project leadership, and advanced manufacturing systems while contributing to sustainability-driven production processes.