Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and build mechanical systems and own mechanical performance across the plant
• Translate process concepts into equipment specifications, mechanical layouts, and fabrication drawings
• Select and integrate mechanical equipment across the flowsheet
• Work closely with chemical and controls engineers to build a functioning plant
• Commission mechanical systems and perform hands-on troubleshooting on the plant floor
• Define maintenance procedures, inspection intervals, and reliability KPIs
• Analyze equipment data to drive improvements in yield, quality, and throughput
• Interface with vendors, fabricators, and contractors to execute projects
• Contribute to development of in-house controls and automation systems using AI and process data

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3-8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in metals, mining, refining, or heavy industry
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, process development, and materials
• Experience taking mechanical systems from design into real operation
• Ability to work on the plant floor in an industrial environment
• Ability to operate with incomplete information and make sound decisions quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical processing or sorting of mined or secondary materials
• Experience with copper or non-ferrous metals processing
• Experience commissioning industrial equipment
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation
• Startup or early-stage experience

About the Company

Red Metals is rethinking the domestic copper supply chain at a pivotal moment in American industry. We are building a new model for this critical industrial layer in the United States to support electrification, data centers, and defense systems.