ACARA Jobs
Project Engineer – Aluminum Melting (Furnaces - Remote)
Apply- ID: 554198
- Posted: 4/8/2026
- Location: Meadville, PA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions has been providing advanced manufacturing firms with our direct hire and contract staffing services since the 1950's. Our heat treat furnace manufacturer client has a salaried direct opening for a Project Engineer - Aluminum Melting.
- Remote position with 20% travel
- Initial onsite training 3 months Meadville, PA
- Salary: $100k-$130k+ based on experience (flexible)
- 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.