Mechanical Project Engineer at PADNOS in Grand Rapids, MI

Mechanical Project Engineer

Our professional Team Members are committed to providing service excellence and are passionate about going above and beyond to exceed our customer’s expectations. We are looking for individuals who have integrity with strong initiative and relentless attention to detail to do the right thing. We continue to find ways to innovate, lead and make a positive difference in the world. Join our successful team and have an impact on sustainability, one day at a time.

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.

PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 100% Tuition reimbursement for employees

• 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents

• First Time Home Buying Assistance

• 401K Match and Profit Sharing

• Performance Driven Bonuses

Mechanical Engineer Summary:

As the Mechanical Project Engineer, you will work closely within a dynamic team to complete a number of small to large projects. You will undertake projects with details, requirements, and deadlines where you will use your engineering, design, and communication skills towards completing projects and overcoming challenges. Typical projects will involve field work, conceptual and final design through production of fabrication and installation prints; coordination of fabrication, installation, and project start-up. You will lead meetings to solicit input from a project team, update project progression, and ensure the internal customers’ needs are being met. The Mechanical Engineer will serve as great transition for an engineer looking to further their engineering and management skills in an array of projects, as well as opportunity to progress at a great company.

• Engineering and project management tasks as a member of the engineering team

• Work with manufacturing to identify issues and create solutions / improvements

• Provide justification analysis to prove the fiscal viability of a given project

• Design layouts, assemblies and detail drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

• Follow through on projects from the design to implementation

• Set and maintain project milestones and schedules

• Work with internal and external Team Members in fabrication. machining, and installation

• Communicate projects updates with internal customers

• Manage multiple projects at once in organized manner

Mechanical Project Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in an engineering and or project management field
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience required
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficient computer skills including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift 75 lb