- Diagnose and eliminate chronic mechanical downtime and repeat failures
- Identify and reduce setup variability across shifts and operators
- Engineer mechanical fixes that improve repeatability (fixtures, hard stops, guides, datum surfaces, gauges)
- Improve machine robustness by addressing wear points, misalignment, fastener retention, and component selection
- Analyze failure modes and implement permanent corrective actions (not temporary fixes)
- Simplify setups by removing unnecessary adjustments and operator judgment
- Improve preventive maintenance by aligning tasks to actual failure mechanisms
- Partner with maintenance to improve repair quality and prevent reoccurrence
- Document standard setups and critical adjustments clearly and simply
- Support new equipment installs and modifications with a focus on long-term reliability
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with direct equipment involvement
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems: bearings, shafts, belts, chains, fasteners, tolerances, alignment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and permanently resolve mechanical and setup-related failures
- Comfortable working on and around running production equipment
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operators, maintenance, and leadership
- Occasional international travel is a requirement
Preferred Experience - Equipment reliability or manufacturing engineering background
- Experience stabilizing setups and reducing changeover variability
- Familiarity with failure modes, wear analysis, and root cause methods
- Experience modifying existing equipment for improved reliability (not just designing new machines)
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
