Plant Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to promote a strong safety culture for employees and contractors.
• Develop, promote, and enforce uncompromising safety practices.
• Maintain safety performance that exceeds industry standards.
• Design, develop, and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Manage environmental audits, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Support facility maintenance, utilities, and building care.
• Maintain regular communication with the Plant Leadership Team regarding safety, quality, production, schedules, operational issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and/or lead World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects.
• Design and develop innovative equipment and production machinery improvements.
• Analyze capital equipment needs based on business requirements and emerging technologies.
• Plan, manage, and implement capital projects.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including: Equipment manuals, Machine drawings, P&IDs, Facility layouts, Spare parts documentation.
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting, and capital planning processes.
• Support achievement of operational goals related to: On-time shipment performance, Labor productivity, World-class quality standards, Manufacturing cycle time improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Able to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information across all levels of the organization, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Finance, Sales, and Human Resources.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas, recommendations, and project updates clearly and professionally.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment while also operating independently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude, high level of initiative, and enthusiasm for driving results and innovation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.