Mechanical Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, coordinate construction, procurement, and installation of cost-effective equipment to ensure safety, reliability and productivity
• Supervises and inspects all installations for compliance of specifications and satisfactory operation
• Discusses and solves complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Produces details of specifications and designs
• Manages projects using sound reliability engineering principles and techniques
• Develops, tests and evaluates theoretical designs
• Makes sure plant and systems are monitored and commissioned
• Assists with troubleshooting and repairs
• Considers the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints
• Uses research, analytical, conceptual planning skills, mathematical modeling, and computer-aided design
• Provides maintenance department appropriate documentation and training on systems
• Prepares documentation, reports, and updates engineering data related to studies and projects
• Provides technical support to both maintenance and production operations

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and other typical manufacturing processes
• Has worked successfully in both team and individual environments – good listener – continuous learner
• BACHELORS DEGREE – Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
• Ability to travel for training assignments to overseas facilities or corporate headquarters. Otherwise – limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business related opportunities.

Qualifications

• Able to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates
• Able to climb 3 floors of stairs
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed