Project Engineer * Aluminum Melting (Furnaces - Remote)

Aleron
sick time, 401(k), remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Meadville
Apr 09, 2026
Description Job Title: Project Engineer - Aluminum Melting Location: Meadville, PA Employment Type: Salaried direct Industry: Heat treat furnace manufacturing Compensation: Salary: $120k-$150k based on experience (possibly higher with Master's degree) with strong benefits package Work Schedule: Standard M-F remotely from home after 3 month training period onsite in Meadville - During training, work from home 1 week, onsite for 3 weeks - Post training: Remote position with 20% travel. 3 weeks remote, 1 week onsite at customer or in Meadville. About the Opportunity: Acara is helping our furnace manufacturing client find a Project Engineer - Aluminum Melting to join their organization as a salaried direct employee. The are pursuing candidates from the aluminum furnace or similar Al melting industry. What You'll Do: Serve as the technical expert for aluminum melting furnaces 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%) 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 company'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 About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Min 5 years of experience in mechanical and thermal sciences, with focus on aluminum melting systems Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Min 2 years of experience with CAD tools, (a plus to have both AutoCAD and SolidWorks) Additional Information: Remote position with 20% travel. 3 weeks remote, 1 week onsite at customer or in Meadville. Initial onsite training 3 months Meadville, PA (3 weeks in office/1 week back home) Flexibility to travel to WA State, Louisiana and elsewhere (20%) - potentially international Great benefits - 4 weeks of PTO, 10 sick days, 11 holidays, 5% 401K match... 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. Apply