Senior Mechanical Engineer

JDBridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environments, capital project management, and mechanical system design. The role involves leading equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical support across plant operations.Must-Have Skills•    Experience managing capital projects up to $5M•    Strong expertise with Autodesk Inventor (3D Modeling) and Autodesk Vault•    Experience in machine FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), startup, and commissioning•    Heavy industrial plant engineering background•    Bill of Materials (BOM) development and management•    Equipment risk assessment and safety implementation•    Vendor and external contractor management•    Mechanical design and project execution experienceKey Responsibilities•    Lead mechanical engineering projects from design through commissioning.•    Manage equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement initiatives.•    Develop engineering drawings using AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor, and Vault.•    Create BOMs, spare parts lists, and technical documentation.•    Conduct equipment risk assessments and implement safety countermeasures.•    Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.•    Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.•    Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement activities.Ideal CandidateA hands-on Mechanical Engineer with experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments, strong project management skills, expertise in Autodesk design tools, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale plant engineering projects.