Mechanical Project Engineer

Overview REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill. REAL ALLOY offers competitive pay and great benefits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement key capital projects, drive technology improvements, and provide engineering solutions that deliver productivity and improve operations.
• Build partnerships with and communicate project expectations to all levels of the organization including team members, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Role allocation: 60% Project Engineering/Project Management, 20% Plant Support, 20% Mechanical Systems Design.
• Heavy industrial or manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Service the REAL ALLOY facility in Morgantown, KY and provide support to regional locations in Loudon, TN; Steele, AL; and Friendly, WV.
• Travel required up to 30% of time.
• Successful candidate may be based out of the Morgantown, KY or Loudon, TN facility.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of related industrial experience, including planning, specification, and implementation of engineering design projects (beyond school‑related projects).
• Strong technical and process management skills; ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, with practical judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
• Preferred software: Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of structural design and federal regulations/standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, combustion, etc.).
• Field experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of aluminum and/or recycling processes is a plus.