Bounty DescriptionIndustry: Medical Equipment / Devices
Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing
Job summary- Reports to the Technical Leader.
- Responsible for the lineside support projects and process improvement activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals specifically supporting a production line. Must be able to use data driven decisions to drive improvements and show effectiveness.
- Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement activities.
- Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity interacting with several levels of cross-functional teams.
Essential functions- Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements.
- Assist Project engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects
- Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
- Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.
- Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam driven equipment, that integrate pneumatic, servo and PLC driven equipment/sensors.
- Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a FAST-PACED environment.
- Has knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair and cultivating vendor relationships.
- Coordinates activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.
- Manage multiple projects of small to large scope projects requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.
- Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures for small scale improvements.
- Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborates with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.
- Helps facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data driven troubleshooting.
- Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects, cost savings, and reliability
- Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
- Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.
- Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation including: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.
- Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.
- Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.
- Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.
- Help guide, mentor and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement
- MUST have the ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
- Required to advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
- Required to have experience and expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred
- Must have the ability to present, convey content and garner understanding publicly to a nontechnical audience. (Example: Project report outs, Technical Trainings, Safety Stand downs, etc.)
Additional responsibilities- Performs other duties as required.
- Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting, maintenance and improvement projects.
- Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.
- May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.
Education- Preferred Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.
Experience- All levels of experience shall be considered, compensation to align with experience.
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CompensationBase Salary - USD $85,000 to $90,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details2+ to 5 years experienceSeniority Level - Associate
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Never