Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, advanced automotive production, and industrial infrastructure, with demand across entry-level through senior project leadership roles. The busiest hiring markets are Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia, where major employers such as Boeing, Michelin, and Honeywell maintain significant engineering and manufacturing operations in the state. Project engineers with specializations in structural systems, HVAC design, or manufacturing process engineering see the most consistent openings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Located in Lexington County, US5 is proud to be an integral partner with one of the fastest growing communities in South Carolina. We are centrally located near many of the state's top destinations, with Lake Murray nestled in our backyard. Our team has been manufacturing premium tires for passenger and light truck vehicles since 1981. Our facility is over 3 football fields in length, employs more than 1,800 team members and holds a variety of complex tire building machinery. We are committed to positively impacting the community through volunteer efforts. Our purpose centers around driving excellence and innovation with our people at the heart of our organization.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This Engineer will be responsible for completing the Mechanical Engineering portion of projects in support of the Plant Capital execution, as well as Plant Technical support to enable the plant to meet its market, productivity, and/or quality goals. They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the M.E. field. They will also complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and lead the installation, commissioning and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment. For customer projects, manages the design studies for industrial equipment installations that are necessary for the success of the Plant’s capital projects. She / he will ensure adherence to the customer’s specifications, local regulations, compliance of performance, and costs.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities.
- Adhere to the quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-Conformities, etc.).
- Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress.
- Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.)
- Implement best practices for design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in manufacturing.
- Prepare detailed technical specifications for process equipment and machine installation activities.
- Provide detailed mechanical design and project management for assigned projects.
- Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade.
- Facilitate procurement, acceptance inspections, and maintain “as built” folders for assigned material and equipment projects.
- Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new systems that they implement.
- Provide project support, especially during installation, start-up and ramp up phases, is often "on-site" and "hands on", and many projects include implementation schedules during holidays and shutdowns.
Additional for Senior Level:
- Start to finish technical Project Management including risk, schedule, budget, and resources.
- Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness.
- Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing.
- Lead contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications & machine installations through start-up and commissioning.
- Acquire validation of milestones during the installation, start-up and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members
- Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
- Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.
- Act as Equipment Referent (Owner) for specific machines, maintaining all documentation and relationships.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field or equivalent technical experience.
- Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
- Self-motivation with a high degree of integrity and able to perform job duties with minimal direction on a timely basis.
- Success in working with other people or a team to meet a common objective.
- Developed/implemented team or group project plans that met or exceeded expectations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work.
- Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis and FEA is preferred.
- Experience with mechanical design standards; OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc.
- Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping and fittings.
- Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, below the hook devices & end-effectors.
- Knowledge of sizing and selection of motors, reducers and servos.
- Complete machine design for parts, assemblies, detail drawings, bill of material, motion and interference analysis using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
- Engineering document management experience, Siemens Team Center preferred.
Additional for Senior Level:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role or 7-10 years in a manufacturing maintenance area.
- Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for responsible equipment.
- Ability to coach, mentor and train junior engineers.
- Proven experience in project management, from conception to completion.
- Strong understanding of procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of complex manufacturing systems.
- Robotic experience is preferred but not required. Specific experience with Fanuc or Yaskawa is a plus.
- Experience with advanced technologies such as AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Join our team and be a part of our global digital transformation journey towards factories of the future. If you have a passion for automation, project management and advanced robotic technologies, we encourage you to apply today. We care about giving people a better way forward as we manufacture the future.
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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers!
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Located in Lexington County, US5 is proud to be an integral partner with one of the fastest growing communities in South Carolina. We are centrally located near many of the state's top destinations, with Lake Murray nestled in our backyard. Our team has been manufacturing premium tires for passenger and light truck vehicles since 1981. Our facility is over 3 football fields in length, employs more than 1,800 team members and holds a variety of complex tire building machinery. We are committed to positively impacting the community through volunteer efforts. Our purpose centers around driving excellence and innovation with our people at the heart of our organization.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This Engineer will be responsible for completing the Mechanical Engineering portion of projects in support of the Plant Capital execution, as well as Plant Technical support to enable the plant to meet its market, productivity, and/or quality goals. They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the M.E. field. They will also complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and lead the installation, commissioning and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment. For customer projects, manages the design studies for industrial equipment installations that are necessary for the success of the Plant’s capital projects. She / he will ensure adherence to the customer’s specifications, local regulations, compliance of performance, and costs.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities.
- Adhere to the quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-Conformities, etc.).
- Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress.
- Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.)
- Implement best practices for design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in manufacturing.
- Prepare detailed technical specifications for process equipment and machine installation activities.
- Provide detailed mechanical design and project management for assigned projects.
- Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade.
- Facilitate procurement, acceptance inspections, and maintain “as built” folders for assigned material and equipment projects.
- Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new systems that they implement.
- Provide project support, especially during installation, start-up and ramp up phases, is often "on-site" and "hands on", and many projects include implementation schedules during holidays and shutdowns.
Additional for Senior Level:
- Start to finish technical Project Management including risk, schedule, budget, and resources.
- Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness.
- Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing.
- Lead contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications & machine installations through start-up and commissioning.
- Acquire validation of milestones during the installation, start-up and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members
- Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
- Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.
- Act as Equipment Referent (Owner) for specific machines, maintaining all documentation and relationships.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field or equivalent technical experience.
- Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
- Self-motivation with a high degree of integrity and able to perform job duties with minimal direction on a timely basis.
- Success in working with other people or a team to meet a common objective.
- Developed/implemented team or group project plans that met or exceeded expectations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work.
- Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis and FEA is preferred.
- Experience with mechanical design standards; OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc.
- Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping and fittings.
- Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, below the hook devices & end-effectors.
- Knowledge of sizing and selection of motors, reducers and servos.
- Complete machine design for parts, assemblies, detail drawings, bill of material, motion and interference analysis using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
- Engineering document management experience, Siemens Team Center preferred.
Additional for Senior Level:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role or 7-10 years in a manufacturing maintenance area.
- Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for responsible equipment.
- Ability to coach, mentor and train junior engineers.
- Proven experience in project management, from conception to completion.
- Strong understanding of procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of complex manufacturing systems.
- Robotic experience is preferred but not required. Specific experience with Fanuc or Yaskawa is a plus.
- Experience with advanced technologies such as AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Join our team and be a part of our global digital transformation journey towards factories of the future. If you have a passion for automation, project management and advanced robotic technologies, we encourage you to apply today. We care about giving people a better way forward as we manufacture the future.
#LI-RM1
#LI-HIRINGMICHELIN
Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical project engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer licensure or active EIT registration preferred by many South Carolina employers
- Three or more years managing mechanical engineering projects from design through construction or production
- Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA for design and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, or applicable industry codes governing mechanical systems and components
Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical project engineer in South Carolina?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then register as an Engineer in Training through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. After gaining qualifying work experience, you can sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your Professional Engineer license, which many South Carolina employers in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors require or strongly prefer for senior project roles.
How much do mechanical project engineers make in South Carolina?
Mechanical project engineers in South Carolina earn a median of about $104,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,260 for the lowest 10% to over $166,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical project engineers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring mechanical project engineers in South Carolina right now include Resonac, Syensqo, and Michelin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's aerospace corridor along the Lowcountry coast and its Upstate automotive and advanced manufacturing clusters consistently drive the strongest employer demand in the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most mechanical project engineer jobs?
Greenville, Ridgeville, and Anderson have the most mechanical project engineer openings in South Carolina. Charleston's Boeing and defense contracting presence anchors demand along the coast, Greenville's Upstate automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor drives volume there, and Columbia draws openings through government infrastructure projects, utilities, and engineering consulting firms serving the capital region.
Are there remote mechanical project engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of mechanical project engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role tends to be in manufacturing and construction environments. The portions of the work most likely to be done remotely are design review, project documentation, scheduling, and vendor coordination rather than site or floor work.
How can I get hired as a mechanical project engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for project engineer associate or junior mechanical engineer roles at South Carolina's large aerospace and automotive manufacturers, where Boeing in North Charleston, Michelin in Greenville County, and BMW in Spartanburg regularly bring in new graduates through structured rotational or co-op-to-hire programs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and registering as an Engineer in Training with the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors gives your application a concrete credential employers recognize, and starting in roles such as field engineer, design engineer, or manufacturing process engineer is a well-established lateral path into the project engineering function.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical project engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate lists current mechanical project engineer openings in South Carolina so you can search roles by location and apply directly to the ones that fit your background. Find positions that match your experience and submit your application to those employers through the listings on this page.
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