Mechanical Engineer

Location: Batesville, AR (On-Site)

We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support manufacturing operations, utilities, and maintenance functions within a complex industrial production environment. This position will play a key role in process improvements, capital projects, equipment reliability, and engineering support activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience in manufacturing facilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating across departments.

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, utilities, and maintenance operations.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Design and support mechanical process systems and equipment installations.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and feasibility assessments.
• Manage capital improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Evaluate and specify mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, centrifuges, pressure relief devices, and related industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support equipment reliability, production efficiency, and plant optimization efforts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, capacity, product yield, and operational performance.
• Assist with facility layouts, equipment placement, and occasional civil or structural design activities.
• Apply engineering and economic analysis principles to justify project investments.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and communicate project updates to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with industrial process equipment and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of pumps, piping systems, pressure systems, flow calculations, and equipment design.
• Experience supporting capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, specialty chemical, refinery, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting plant engineering, maintenance, utilities, or production operations.
• Familiarity with equipment specification, procurement, and installation activities.
• Experience with continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.

Target Candidate Backgrounds:
Chemical Manufacturing | Specialty Chemicals | Petrochemical | Refinery | Pulp & Paper | Food Manufacturing | Industrial Manufacturing | Process Plants | Heavy Manufacturing | Industrial Projects | Plant Engineering | Maintenance Engineering | Capital Projects