Mechanical Engineer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine inefficiencies in manufacturing processes
• Formulate sampling procedures, and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data
• Study and record time, motion, methods and speed to improve efficiency and establish a standard production rate in performance of maintenance, production and other worker operations
• Identify and quantify inefficiencies/repetitive problems on manufacturing equipment and utilize statistical methods to present and support recommendations to increase productivity
• Gather and analyze manufacturing downtime and scrap data
• Develop continuous improvement plan to maximize efficiency, product yield and consistency of quality
• Prepare detailed standard operating procedures for various production or operational processes as well as repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and to verify procedures are followed
• Training of personnel on standard operating procedures
• Analyze the effectiveness of preventive maintenance program and make recommendations for improvement
• Work very closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams
• Develop labor utilization standards to promote efficient staffing
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel and materials

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Team player; strong communicator
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma is a plus
• Self motivated, able to work independently
• Results Oriented in an ever changing environment
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills: MS Office
• Ability to read and draw SolidWorks drawings

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will spend approximately 95% of the time in a manufacturing plant environment. During time spent in the manufacturing plant, this position is subject to moderate noise levels, very light dust, high and low temperatures and other standard elements of a manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance