Project Engineer - Aluminum Melting

Acara Solutions is looking for a Project Engineer- Aluminum Melting for one of our growing clients!

• Remote position with 20% travel
• Onsite training 3 months Meadville, PA- flexible
• $85k-$115k based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities:

• Review each project scope of work to identify milestones, ensure documentation completeness, and confirm compliance with regulations
• Review customer utility and facility drawings to ensure preparation for furnace installation/rebuild
• Perform design, testing, and analysis of aluminum melting and industrial heat-treating equipment
• Conduct thermal, structural, and performance calculations using engineering principles
• Originate layouts, concepts, and designs for new furnaces and modifications to existing equipment
• Maintain project budgets and manage expenditures
• Identify and manage change orders in coordination with Sales
• Travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 20%)
• Serve as the technical expert for aluminum melting furnaces
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer challenges, applications, and needs within aluminum melting
• Provide technical input to ensure that products meet performance, reliability, and efficiency standards
• Support proposals by developing specifications, estimates, and accurate technical documentation
• Assist with competitor analysis to strengthen SECO/WARWICK's value proposition
• Provide technical guidance during negotiations, installation, and commissioning
• Communicate directly with customers to ensure a positive project experience through clear, professional communication
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Field Service to ensure successful execution
• Provide support in presentations, seminars, and trade shows as needed to promote aluminum melting expertise
• Contribute to market share growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and strategic enhancements

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• 5+years of experience in mechanical and thermal sciences, with focus on aluminum melting systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Independent problem-solving and project analysis skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage challenges in a cross-functional, multinational environment
• Flexibility to travel (20%)- potentially international

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.