Responsibilities Scope of Position: * This position is in the Engineering Project and is focused on capacity additions and the associated line installations & debug from a mechanical perspective. * Lead and/or participate on manufacturing engineering projects and support teams for the purposes of capacity installations, equipment debug, and preparing line/associated parts for Operations Receivership. * As a supporting team member, provide mechanical discipline to proactively identify technical problems through root cause understanding coupled with robust industrialized solutions relative to line debug and installs. * Leverage knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining & designing processes to improve performance of equipment/manufacturing process. * Supports or leads new equipment/process introductions, and opportunities for improvement. * Supports the development and execution of project plans to deliver timely error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations * Experienced with working along-side vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues to protect scope, timing, and cost metrics. * Ability to work across various functional groups on a daily basis to accomplish goals
Day to Day Responsibilities: * Maintain safe work practices, inform others of hazardous conditions or personal practices as expressed on project team. * Design & implement mechanical solutions and process changes to improve capability of manufacturing equipment. * Manage activities to meet milestone & timeline objectives for successful capacity adds. * Solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience and collaboration with subject matter experts * Manage spare part identification and storeroom entry as recommended by suppliers or peer engineers; noting available spares within (2)-plant footprint. * Develop and update engineering and operations documentation * Support training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes
Job Requirements
Top Skills: -Previous equipment install experience -Experience in Manufacturing industry (NOT lab environment) -Auto CAD Skill Sets -Engineering degree preferred
Travel Requirements: * Project locations will range from Newton NC and Hickory North Carolina.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: * 40 hrs (overtime expected). Due to the project timing; overtime and periodic off-hours coverage may be necessary to successfully complete workload and interact with other team personnel.
Qualifications Education: * BS in Engineering preferred -Willing to look at candidates with extensive experience.
Required Years and Area of Experience: * 3-5 years' experience in new equipment installations in manufacturing environment. Start-up experiences a plus * Experience with new equipment installations and project expansions * Experience in fast-paced changing environment with multiple priorities
Required Skills: * Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly * Creative/innovative problem solving * Strong technical fundamentals with mechanical engineering skills * Proficient with CAD and Inventor/Solidworks, * Experience with equipment design * Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced project install manufacturing environment * Strong communication and presentation skills * Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization
Desired Skills: * Project leadership/management experience (including milestone management and financial ownership) * Experience in vendor/supplier management on-site/off-site * Mechanical equipment and systems interactions * Proficient with PC software including Microsoft Office Suite * Detail oriented and able to perform with limited supervision.
Soft Skills: * Ability to work & effectively collaborate within a team * Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish aggressive project milestones & timeline within specification and costs. * Able to shift tasks quickly * Able to prioritize and multitask * Communicate effectively both verbal and written