
Mechanical Project Engineer
Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Mechanical Project Engineer completes mechanical engineering work for plant capital projects and provides technical support to the Louisville plant. The role includes feasibility and design studies, procurement and fabrication follow-up, and support for equipment installation, commissioning, and startup. The engineer ensures projects meet specifications, regulations, standards, performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
3 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Mechanical Project Engineer
Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected Employers!
A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for completing the mechanical engineering portion of projects in support of the plant capital execution, as well as plant technical support (engineering requests), enabling the plant to meet its Safety, Market, Productivity, and Quality goals. The Mechanical Project Engineer will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the M.E. field. They will also complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and support the installation, commissioning and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment. She / he will ensure adherence to customer specifications, local regulations, compliance of standards, performance, costs, and schedule.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conduct feasibility studies of functional specifications; evaluate solutions against the criteria of cost, time, landmarks, risks, and functionality.
Adhere to the quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-conformities, etc.).
Acquire validation of landmarks during the installation, start-up and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members.
Facilitate procurement, acceptance inspections (FAT/ SAT), and provide As-Built documentation for assigned material and equipment projects.
Create detailed cost estimates and request for proposal (RFP) packages on assigned projects.
Provide project documentation: mechanical designs, technical offer, safety risk assessment, maintenance and operator training documents and user manuals.
Support mechanical contractors and/or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications and machine installations through start-up and commissioning.
Provide on-site and on-the-floor project support, especially during installation, start-up, and ramp up phases, which can include Holidays and weekends.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree with at least 3+ years of related experience.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, attention to detail, customer service skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Self-motivation with a high degree of integrity and able to perform job duties with minimal direction on a timely basis.
Experience with mechanical design standards: OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc.
Proven knowledge of Solid Works, AutoCAD, Draft Sight, Microsoft office, Power BI.
Project Management experience is a plus.
Engineering document management experience, Siemens Team Center or similar.
Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis and FEA is preferred.
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping and fittings.
Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, below the hook devices & end-effectors.
Knowledge of advanced technologies, AGV, robotics, ASRS, AI and machine learning is a plus.
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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and s exual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks.
It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases.
Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries.
Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia.
In short, whether you look at our mission, our products or our people, Michelin is a company that truly helps you to move forward....
Visit our website to discover more about us www.michelin.com
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R-2026040236
How this job compares
Set against the 1,788 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$7.25/hr
- US median$25–33/hr261 hourly ranges
This rate, $7.25/hr, is 75% below the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineering hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in Kentucky and 1,788 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- CMTA, Inc6 open
- GE Appliances, a Haier company3 open
- Oracle3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,024 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 799 of the 1,788 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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