Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer will identify and implement improvement activities that result in sustained product and operational cost reductions in a high speed/high volume manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze equipment downtime reliability and maintenance data to identify major losses and opportunities to improve equipment uptime reliability and operating costs.
• Utilize the downtime tracking system (Shop Logix) and other analytical tools to identify primary downtime drivers affecting critical assets. Lead cross-functional teams with Maintenance and Operations to eliminate recurring losses and improve equipment performance.
• Develop implement and continuously improve the plant reliability process including equipment criticality failure analysis reliability improvement initiatives and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
• Leverage OEM subject matter experts engineering networks and industry best practices to identify and implement equipment reliability improvements.
• Work with Operations Maintenance and Engineering to identify equipment end-of-life (EOL) risks obsolescence capacity constraints and opportunities for equipment and process upgrades. Develop and manage long-term equipment improvement and capital investment plans.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to Maintenance and Operations by troubleshooting mechanical and equipment-related problems and developing sustainable technical solutions.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for manufacturing equipment providing engineering guidance to Maintenance Operations and other departments.
• Maintain effective communication with OEMs and equipment suppliers including coordination of technical support engineering recommendations equipment documentation and technical bulletins and updates.
• Provide engineering input and recommendations for the annual capital budget prioritizing projects that improve reliability safety capacity quality productivity and cost.
• Evaluate and recommend critical spare parts based on equipment criticality failure history lead times and production risk.
• Support Maintenance and Operations during equipment overhauls major repairs installations commissioning and unscheduled outages providing engineering guidance as needed.
• Perform and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment systems and subsystems. Implement and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design prototypes tooling fixtures and mechanical modifications to support process improvements equipment upgrades new products and new manufacturing applications.
• Develop engineering concepts and technical solutions that improve safety reliability quality throughput maintainability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Work collaboratively with Engineering Maintenance Operations Quality Safety and external vendors/OEMs to develop and implement engineering solutions and improvements.
• Support and/or lead capital projects from concept through implementation including scope development equipment specifications vendor coordination installation commissioning and project closeout.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline; preferably Mechanical
• 57 years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferably involving machinery equipment tooling or process development.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design machine components equipment operation and mechanical systems.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD and engineering design software such as AutoCAD SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate 2D layouts detailed engineering drawings elevations and functional 3D models/assemblies for manufacturing and engineering applications.
• Experience designing or modifying machinery tooling fixtures guards conveyors and other manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes particularly Stamping Welding Forming and Automation.
• Ability to evaluate equipment performance identify mechanical/process issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and automated downtime tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of SPC FMEA Criticality Analysis Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Experience with equipment installation commissioning troubleshooting and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Experience with Project Management Capex projects equipment procurement and vendor coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong computer and data-analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP Minitab or other engineering/data-analysis software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering Operations Maintenance Quality Safety and other departments.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of machine safety and applicable OSHA requirements.
• OSHA safety training/certification is a plus.