Mechanical Engineer – R&D
Core
Develop and commercialize innovative technologies, equipment, and processes to improve product performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in the aluminum industry.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (R&D)
Builds
Industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, and capital projects for aluminum production technologies.
Domain
Materials processing / Aluminum manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks), project management, root cause analysis, supplier oversight, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/industrial equipment experience, AutoCAD, capital project engineering, FE/PE licensure
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Serve as technical advisor for R&D programs; support development and implementation of solutions to improve equipment performance; manage capital and expense projects from concept to execution; drive design improvements through analysis and testing; build relationships with suppliers and contractors; ensure compliance with engineering codes and standards; lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
Seniority
Mid-level (4–8 years experience)
