Mechanical Engineer

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Hydro Extrusions in Cressona, PA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead cross functional projects at North America’s largest aluminum extrusion mill. This onsite, full‑time role requires expert hydraulic and machine design, plus ownership of equipment upgrades, start‑ups, and ongoing reliability improvements. You will manage multiple projects, define scope, develop cost estimates, produce drawings, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors while ensuring compliance with Hydro standards and applicable codes. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of heavy industrial experience are required, with extrusion, rolling, or forging backgrounds preferred; AutoCAD basics and strong project management are essential, robotics a plus. Highlight leadership, collaboration, and results in your application.

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave
• On-site & Café

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of engineering project assignments in the largest aluminum extrusion mill in North America.  Provide hydraulic and machine design expertise and general mechanical engineering knowledge of assigned projects.  Involves the upgrade and design of equipment, specification of materials and services, supervision of installation, start-up, and troubleshooting of new and existing equipment. Must be able to lead projects from the definition of project scope through final execution while working with diverse plant project teams.  Must be able to lead contractors and support plant maintenance team to ensure equipment functionality and reliability. Provides recommendations to increase equipment efficiency and overall production system efficiency and reliability. 

What you will be doing

• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously: Provide alternate solutions. Provide cost estimates. Develop scope of work for the project. Provide / Design drawings and specifications for the project. Verify project design meets all regulatory codes and regulations, including Hydro standards. Provide requisitions and work orders for the completion of the project. Provide direction to the labor force to complete projects.
• Work with internal and external engineering resources, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors to complete assigned projects safely, on time, and on budget.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analytical problem solving, design calculations, review of proposals from equipment suppliers and contractors, selection of equipment and contractors, and review and approval of vendor drawings, scheduling, and cost control.
• Provide engineering assistance to maintenance and manufacturing departments: Develop solutions for ongoing maintenance/reliability problems, evaluate equipment upgrades, update drawings to reflect changes made by maintenance, troubleshoot existing systems, coordinate/provide training and equipment documentation.
• Communicate schedules and project status within the department, with other departments within the plant, and with equipment suppliers and construction contractors.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Engineering is preferred, non-degree candidates will be considered for the mechanical engineering technician job classification.
• With a minimum of 10 years of heavy industrial experience, preference will be given to those with extrusion, rolling, or forging experience.
• Must have expert working knowledge of hydraulic design, troubleshooting, and start-up.
• Must have an expert working knowledge of machine design and heavy machine installation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software to perform proper machine operations
• Work experience in relatively high-speed manufacturing and robotics is a plus
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD software.
• Solid Project Management skills

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]