Mechanical Engineer - Direct Hire
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Danville, KY surrounding area.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for engineering activities for the site, which includes all buildings, grounds, offices, and manufacturing areas and processes. This position will be a major support role for the maintenance and manufacturing departments. A good understanding of the facilities and all operations will be required.
Responsibilities:
Site Development - Responsible for design functions as required to support building expansions, new equipment installations, forward planning, specifying/designing special machinery, utility systems, and new construction within local, state, and national codes and regulations as required. This position will place an emphasis on facilities and equipment design. The scope of this emphasis will include building layout, building construction, cooling towers, process piping, HVAC systems, equipment installation, and all plant facilities.
Projects - Responsible for project engineering (planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost accounting/tracking, purchasing, and implementation functions) as required providing timely and cost-effective company facilities and equipment. This includes coordination/liaison efforts with outside design firms, construction contractors, machine builders, and maintenance vendors.
Manufacturing Support - Support various manufacturing initiatives and projects as required. This includes new process implementation and process improvement activities including but not limited to automation implementation and improvements.
Maintenance - Support continual improvement in maintenance operations, which includes skill level development, training programs, problem-solving, and software development and implementation.
General - The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be interfacing with groups from various departments and functional organizations. Good leadership and strong interpersonal skills are required. Responsible for fostering a motivating and positive work environment.
The individual in this position will perform any other tasks properly assigned by Management.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering with extensive experience in the execution of engineering projects analyzing, planning, organizing, and directing facilities implementation, and service/support functions is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Proficient with 2-D and 3-D modeling (e.g., AutoCAD and SolidWorks).
Computer skills, including utilization of various software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Can read and comprehend mechanical and electrical prints.
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, facilities support systems, and equipment.
Safety and environmental practices and regulations.
Experience with control systems (e.g., DeltaV) preferred.
A strong background utilizing lean tools and experience with various problem-solving methods preferred.
Demonstrated expertise with complex mechanical engineering solutions.
Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge.
Able to solve complex problems; makes decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
Must be an independent thinker with the ability to make sound, logical decisions.
Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
Expects exceptional personal performance and team performance.
Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.
Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
Self-directed with little supervision.
Thorough mindset.
Job Location: Danville, KY
Rate: $95K - $105K
Per Diem: N/A
Duration: Direct
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 06/12/2025
Last Updated: 06/12/2025
Attention: Kim Silcott
Address: 12062 VALLEY VIEW ST STE 108
City, State: GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845
Phone: 657/250-1893
800 Phone: 800/261-3779
Email: kim.silcott@adeccona.com
Website: www.tadpgs.com
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