Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5-7 years of plant or project engineering experience
Knowledge of high-volume, high-speed manufacturing
Ability to read and interpret pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic documentation
Experience in mechanical design and troubleshooting across various systems
Strong understanding of machine control systems
Team player with self-starter attitude and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Monitor project conception, planning, and machine process improvements
Define and implement corrective actions based on analysis
Participate in safety improvement initiatives
Design and repair mechanical drives and control units
Provide troubleshooting expertise for mechanical and robotic systems
Deploy innovative components to enhance machine longevity
Organize and commission modified production lines
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment with maintenance teams
Involvement in safety initiatives
Access to new technologies and equipment improvements
Potential impact on reducing downtime and production scrap
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Monitor, project conception, project planning and improve machine process, develop work instructions, and train employees
Define, measure, analyze, implement, verify and control the corrected actions deployed.
Participate in implementing safety improvements
Design, program, analyze and repair mechanical drives and control units including reducer assemblies and conveying systems.
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting mechanical systems, conveyors, press, feed systems and payoff systems.
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting robotic automation and motion control systems.
Evaluate, innovate and deploy new components or processes to improve the longevity of machines and tool.
Develop data acquisitions systems integrated and interfaced across multiple control platforms of the shop floor.
Participating in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap
Organize, plan and commission new or modified production lines
Evaluate control system logic and industrial machinery to optimize equipment performance and control
Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner
Work with the Maintenance teams to improve the skill level of the Maintenance and Maintainers.
Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance
PM development related to equipment and tooling services.
Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, tooling and other mechanical systems.
Evaluate, identify spare part components, procure, coordinate and receive.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Associate's degree with equivalent experience
5-7 years' experience as a plant or project engineer
Working knowledge of high-volume, high-speed manufacturing and assembly.
Read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and electronic documentation and drawings and interpret equipment data
Perform mechanical design for equipment, tooling, conveyance, automation fixtures, & diagnostics on various systems, troubleshoot mechanical equipment such as: Press, Tools, Conveyors, Robots, Fixtures, Seamers, Expanders, Welders and guarding.
Strong understanding of machine control system operation.
Experience with Robotics
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience a plus
Good working knowledge of TDEC, TOSHA, OSHA and EPA.