SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Plant Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, building, testing and inspecting mechanical devices and systems. This position is a responsible role that is accountable to uphold the quality, compliance and standards of the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Continuous improvement projects for department.
- Direct support to department activities.
- Update CAD models.
- Assist in capital projects.
- Validate actual results vs. mathematical results.
- Plan, conceptualize and create mechanical designs for new products.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
- Create and review technical drawings, plans and specifications using computer software.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.
- Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
- Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
- Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods, processes and standards, provide solution to problems that adversely affect operator safety, qualify, productivity and cost.
- Provide Engineering support in Operations to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent computer skills; and, record keeping skills.
- Working knowledge of foundry ideal but not required.
- Work knowledge of manufacturing ideal but not required.
- Working knowledge of CAD.
- Ability to work with hands; mechanically inclined.
- Ability to work on a team and cooperate with others; positive attitude.
- Ability to work without supervision; self-motivation and self-direction.
- Ability to read and understand work instructions, blue prints and drawings.
- Ability to lead projects to create a collaborative working environment pushing projects to on-time completion; and, ability to provide leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to make decisions, results driven and strong follow through skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to details; good analytical problem solving ability.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- AS in Engineering or related field or 5 years equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Mini Tab; Auto CAD and Solidworks.