Mechanical Project Engineer
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a fast-growing engineering and fabrication organization that builds high-integrity custom equipment, including specialized glovebox containment systems. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Columbia, South Carolina.
The ideal Mechanical Project Engineer is equally at home at a CAD workstation and on the shop floor. You will own complex custom projects end to end, blending mechanical design, hands-on fabrication support, and project management as builds move through shop integration, testing, and delivery. Serving as the key link between design engineering, production, and project execution, you will steer schedules, budgets, material purchasing, and fabrication workflows for custom glovebox assemblies and integrated systems.
What You'll Do
- Assemble production work packages, partner daily with welders, fabricators, and assemblers, and solve hands-on manufacturing and fit-up problems.
- Evaluate and support 2D/3D CAD models in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, along with structural and piping layouts.
- Map out project timelines, track milestones and fabrication hours, mitigate risk, and deploy resources to keep work on schedule and on budget.
- Coordinate with suppliers to specify, price, and purchase materials, components, and specialized glovebox hardware for active builds.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), leak testing, and system commissioning.
- Confirm every build satisfies customer specifications, QA program requirements, and industry safety standards.
What You Bring
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Project Management, or hands-on Custom Equipment Fabrication.
- Direct experience in, or strong comfort with, a fabrication or manufacturing shop environment involving Stainless Steel, Structural Weldments, and Piping And Tubing Systems.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Proven skill in Schedule Management, basic Engineering And Cost Evaluations, Budget Tracking, and adapting to scope changes.
- Strong awareness of Workplace Safety practices and procedures.
- Must pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Salary: $70,000 to $120,000
- Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Columbia, SC
- Benefits: flexible scheduling, including a four-day work week option; generous paid time off and paid holidays; comprehensive insurance; 401(k) with employer match; relocation package for qualified candidates; strong advancement potential within a growing company
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
