Mechanical Engineer

Education

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Engineering-related field, plus a BS degree in Engineering or related field.

Major Responsibilities

• Engineer will either directly manage or participate in teams executing improvement projects as directed by the strategic plan and plant leadership.
• Engineer will be based in the central engineering group but will rotate through each of plant business units during the first 2 years of employment to learn the process.
• Will participate in reliability improvement teams and provide pro-active direction on optimizing existing equipment to support aluminum casting, rolling, and finishing processes.

Essential Physical, Sensory, And Mental Requirements

• Sit 3, stand 3 and walk 2 hours daily.
• Stoop, climb, kneel and use ladders or stairs daily.
• Lift no more than 50 lbs.
• Use computer & telephone daily.
• Time pressure is normal.
• Works on unlevel, unstable, and slippery surfaces.
• Good vision, hearing & speaking abilities necessary.
• Must read, write, measure, draw conclusions, create methods, conduct research, develop plans, direct & evaluate others and do difficult math.
• Will work indoors, outdoors, at a desk or in a control room daily.
• Chemicals, vibration, extreme heat & cold, dust, dirt, fumes and noise are typical daily surroundings.

Position Accountabilities

• Knowledge of mechanical process theory combined with team-based organizational management techniques.
• Individual must think independently in this position but work effectively in a team-based environment with a wide cross section of employees from entry level operators / crafts people up to senior plant management.
• Most problem-solving exercises and improvement projects utilize a wide cross section of employees.
• Previous industrial co-op experience is preferred along with hands on experience in maintenance.

Basic Skills

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mental Math
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Social Skills
• Coordination
• Instructing
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Technical Skills
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Selection
• Operations Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• System Skills
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Systems Analysis
• Resource Management
• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management
• Complex Problem-Solving Skills
• Independent thinking
• Desktop Computer Skills
• Spreadsheets
• Presentations
• Internet