Mech Mtc Project Engineer - HM

About the Role

This position provides professional Mechanical Engineering service and technical support to Maintenance and Operation departments for the redesign, modification, re-engineering, and retro-fitting of machinery and equipment to improve quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and sets priorities for projects.
• Analyzes and defines machinery and equipment problems to improve quality, productivity, repair damaged equipment, save money, and increase production line efficiency.
• Re-designs, re-engineers, and/or retro-fits machinery and equipment to improve quality, productivity, repair damage, save costs, and enhance production line up-time.
• Defines and scopes projects, creates engineering drawings or layouts, writes engineering reports, prepares cost estimates, obtains bids, writes work orders, and makes recommendations to management.
• Obtains approval for purchasing necessary equipment and materials and works with Maintenance and Operations personnel to install retro-fits.
• Communicates and coordinates with Maintenance Personnel to provide technical expertise and support on maintenance projects and programs to reduce costs, avoid downtime, and increase equipment utilization.
• Works closely with accounting personnel to ensure proper coding of all expenses.
• Follows OSHA regulations for engineering design, construction, maintenance, and equipment installation to ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
• Stays updated on new equipment and techniques through professional journals, associations, vendors, training, and continuing education.
• Participates in relevant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Technical Degree (BS/BA) from an approved University/College.
• One year of experience in an industrial setting.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Abilities

• Mobility within the plant environment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for technical tasks.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Visual ability with or without correction.
• Strong communication abilities.

Health and Safety

• Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Follows company safety rules and reports defects or absence of protective equipment to supervisors.
• Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
  • Safety shoes
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Hard hat
  • Respirators (requires being clean-shaven)
  • Fire-retardant clothing
  • Acid PPE
• Reports any contravention of safety regulations or company policies to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead, or Supervisor.
• Follows all Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
• Follows all environmental policies and regulations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Work Environment

• Clean, well-ventilated, and safe work environment.
• Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and retain information.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.