About this role
The Mechanical Engineer will support extrusion manufacturing operations by improving equipment reliability, leading capital projects, driving safety and sustainability initiatives, and providing hands-on engineering support in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Support and improve extrusion production equipment and processes.
- Lead equipment upgrades, rebuilds, installations, and facility expansion projects.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance strategies.
- Manage CAPEX budgets, schedules, and project execution.
- Coordinate work with maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, reliability, and environmental performance.
- Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to achieve business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- 3+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, industrial equipment, and maintenance practices.
- Experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
- Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Familiarity with Allen-Bradley controls, VFDs, servos, and motion-control systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aluminum extrusion, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aluminum extrusion or metalworking industries.
- Familiarity with AS9100, NadCap, or other aerospace quality standards.
Exposure to casting/molten metal facilities.
Lafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.
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