Mechanical Engineer

Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements 

Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards 

Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 

Manage, prioritize, and complete projects or programs of moderate to large size, scope, and duration 

Coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or drafters to include managing and/or assisting with new equipment projects coming into the plant 

Perform feasibility studies for fabrication, assembly, machining, or processing. Understand and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement 

Drive industry best practices in the areas of reliability, production, cost, yield, quality, availability, utilization, and procedures/training 

Guide and assist the Maintenance team with assembly and disassembly of process equipment and components in order to diagnose issues  

Design and run experiments, create test parameters and participate in the testing, complete data analysis, as well as implementation of processes, equipment, and engineering solutions  

Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document engineering solutions which have a positive impact on plant performance 

Lead/assist problem solving discussions using the A3 method to find root cause to equipment failures. Mentor and train production employees in using the equipment correctly 

Systemize and document new and improved solutions by creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 

Recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions 

Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports 

Lead continuous improvement projects to improve effectiveness and efficiencies of equipment by increasing throughput, reducing internal reject and reducing scrap rates 

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience 

Experience analyzing production equipment, processes and materials and solving issues 

Knowledge of various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE) 

Prior experience working with thermoforming, injection molding, print, and/or paper equipment and processes 

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products 

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications 

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models 

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products 

Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments  

Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information