Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

A Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership, analysis, development and sets maintenance direction of plant production equipment and support systems. Designs fixtures and supports troubleshooting of plant equipment, hydraulic systems, and complex PLC logic controls. Leads machine selection, designs needed modifications, and determines power and maintenance requirements. Provides project management working with engineering, maintenance, supervision, and floor personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs complex mechanical engineering assignments with considerable latitude for action and decision making.
• Conducts research, design, development, and testing of mechanical products and systems.
• Designs, develops, and tests various tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Evaluates new and used equipment in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineers, maintenance, and tooling departments for production suitability, quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Sizes motors and hydraulics, and selects appropriate control equipment.
• Develops new or customizes equipment control (PLC) programs.
• Leads customization efforts to adapt equipment to production requirements, providing 3D designs.
• Manages improvement projects and identifies opportunities for adopting new technologies for cost and quality savings.
• Monitors equipment repairs and collaborates with vendors to enhance equipment operation and long-term reliability; recommends maintenance frequencies to minimize downtime.
• Acts as project manager for plant improvements, new facility design, and equipment installations, overseeing planning, cost estimation, coordination, and follow-up.
• Provides floor plans and equipment layouts.
• Ensures compliance with city, county, state, and federal regulations in equipment installation and maintenance.
• Recommends updates to operating and training manuals for maintenance and production on equipment troubleshooting and repair methodologies.
• Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems by designing and conducting research programs and applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Confirms system and product capabilities through feasibility studies and testing methods.
• Ensures product quality by designing appropriate testing methods for finished products and systems.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to overall team success by accomplishing additional related tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience Required: 5-8 years of manufacturing experience supporting plant utilities and production equipment, and 2-5 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Requirements Analysis, Design Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Conceptual Skills, Quality Focus, General Consulting, Control Engineering, Production Planning, Technical Zeal, and Job Knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively; strong attention to detail and proven leadership/teamwork capabilities.
• Advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: PMP certification is preferred.
• Qualifications: Lean/TPS and Six Sigma experience and/or training is preferred.
• Qualifications: Advanced computer skills including PLC programming are preferred.
• Qualifications: Prior experience with SolidWorks 3D design is preferred.