Sr Mechanical Engineer

Continental

$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in industrial or mechanical engineering required.
  • 5-10 years of industrial experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
  • Strong focus on workplace safety and compliance with EHS policies.
  • Knowledge of departmental operating methods and procedures.
  • Ability to meet and exceed supervisor expectations consistently.
  • Effective interaction and cooperation with first line supervision.
  • Analytical mindset for driving innovations in production processes.

Responsibilities

  • Translate production and product requirements into mechanical designs and automated equipment solutions.
  • Implement lean principles in design and development of machinery to enhance efficiency and safety.
  • Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including planning and validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and operational requirements of equipment designs.
  • Ensure successful installation and validation of manufacturing equipment according to standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation to analyze equipment and process performance.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training provided for role-specific tasks and machinery operation.
  • Full-time position with regular business hours and on-call hours as needed.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to dynamic manufacturing environments with diverse equipment and processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Design, develop, and implement mechanical equipment and automated machinery to support new and existing products. Plan, implement, and maintain mechanical engineering projects and activities in order to meet plant objectives while initiating and supporting continuous improvement of relevant processes.

This position is full-time during regular business hours and is on-call when necessary. Some travel may be required for this position.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
  • Translate production and product requirements into actionable mechanical concepts, designs, and automated equipment solutions.
  • Design, develop, and implement equipment and automated machinery according to sound engineering standards and lean principles, supporting necessary industrialization activities while improving safety, ergonomics, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. Prepare feasibility studies, cost analyses, and equipment recommendations to support capital investment and process improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including planning, design, testing, procurement, installation, validation, production handoff, and continuous improvement activities. Evaluate overall performance, analyze results, and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel to ensure equipment designs and manufacturing solutions meet operational requirements and support manufacturability objectives.
  • Ensure the installation, start-up, validation, and production handoff of manufacturing equipment and automated systems in accordance with established standards and production control requirements.
  • Maintain documentation and records for purposes of monitoring, analyzing, and reporting equipment, process, and project performance, initiating and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement measures as needed


Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:
  • B.S. Degree in industrial or mechanical engineering required.
  • 5-10 Years of industrial experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Works safely and keeps work area clear of potential hazards, knows and understands company EHS policies.
  • Knowledge of operating methods and procedures as they relate to their department.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform assigned job functions in a manner which will consistently meet supervisor expectations.
  • Deals effectively and cooperatively with established policies and procedures. Interfaces and cooperates with first line supervision effectively.
  • Analytical thinking to introduce new innovations to production processes


Additional Information

THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as... (i.e., safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves etc).
  • The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.
  • The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
  • Occasional Stand, Drive,
  • Occasional demands of wrist movement, grasping, lifting and fine manipulations
  • Frequent Sitting, Walking
  • Constant vision demands

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