Job Description

Overview

Provides mechanical engineering support to implement or improve production equipment and / or systems including, but not limited to automated assembly or process lines. Performs root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment /process issues. Develops & implements appropriate countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supports problem investigations and/or design reviews for new or existing equipment and technologies related to the manufacturing environment. Creates technical summaries & presents results of activities, including recommendations.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analyses, and proposals for equipment. Creates Proof of Concept plans following Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies & executes accordingly.
• Designs, develops, assemblies, and tests prototype equipment/systems for new/improved functions and/or processes.
• Reviews, verifies and approves vendor supplied conceptual and detailed drawings, panel layouts and / or process drawings.
• Creates & updates detailed, comprehensive schedules for the projects/ tasks/ responsibilities assigned. Identifies schedule/ priority conflicts and develops countermeasure recommendations. Proactively tracks progress & initiates actions to meet milestones.
• Estimates & summarizes resource requirements for projects/ tasks including expense budgets, capital investment budgets and/or manpower required for review / approval with management. Determines Return on Investment (ROI) and cost benefit calculations.
• Researches and interprets industry consensus standards to determine applicability to current and future equipment and/or processes (ANSI, RIA, NFPA, NEC, etc).
• Creates 2D & 3D CAD file creation and revision for component and assembly drawings for complex equipment and/or systems. Applies appropriate tolerance methodologies to ensure fit / function.
• Confirms designs/drawings for manufacturability & assembly issues. May review other members’ drawings for accuracy, manufacturability, etc.
• Creates and/or updates documentation for the operation and/or maintenance of equipment or systems such as Preventative Maintenance Control Charts (PMCC), Preventative Maintenance Work References (PMWR), Operations Manuals, Calibration Procedures, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, Spare Parts, etc.
• May assist with development of new members by providing training for specific areas of responsibility / knowledge. May lead or mentor Level 1 engineer(s).
• Supports the planning and coordination of the manufacturing plant layout to maximize operating efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field and 2-5 years’ experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of CAD operations, Basic design requirements and Tolerance methods (preferable Autodesk Inventor)
• Experience in robot and vision systems a plus.
• Requires experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
• May have to work overtime and may be assigned to other shifts based on company needs.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Miscellaneous Occupations. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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