Manufacturing Engineer

Allied Mineral Products Holding; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refractories manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include improving manufacturing operations, conducting process reviews, and designing equipment solutions. Candidates should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and a practical approach to problem solving. The position offers competitive compensation, including retirement plans and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K program

Annual Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience and significant project management experience.
• Strong experience with industrial equipment, such as dust collection and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for continuous manufacturing improvements.
• Conduct process reviews and develop improvement plans.
• Design improvement solutions for manufacturing systems and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication

CAD proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Industrial equipment knowledge

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in our Columbus, Ohio location. This position is responsible to identify, design, and implement engineering solutions to increase efficiency, lower costs, improve environmental, health, safety, and quality, or reduce downtime of production and facility equipment.

Focus area for the Manufacturing Engineer is to support the organization in continuous improvement efforts, leveraging expertise in project management, equipment design, operations, and maintenance. Will work closely with other engineering disciplines in development of new systems or refinement of existing equipment and processes.

Key Duties

• Using continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies, identify opportunities to advance manufacturing operations tools and technology.
• Conduct process reviews, perform root cause analyses, develop improvement plans implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Design improvement solutions for equipment and systems to manufacture and handle all materials produced by Allied Mineral Products.

Support Allied’s manufacturing operations around the world. Occasional travel to US or international locations may be required.

Produce accurate mechanical and electrical drawings for layout, assembly, fabrication, and erection of equipment and facilities.

Prepare specifications for bidding and purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services.

Manage all types of plant engineering projects, from beginning to end. This may include defining requirements, developing a series of designs, obtaining buy in from other parties, planning and supervising installations, tracking revisions, and producing final documentation.

Coordinate outside contractors, as needed, to complete any assigned projects.

Identify and recommend preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts requirements on new equipment.

Provide engineering support on major breakdowns, equipment rebuilds, and reoccurring maintenance problem areas.

Provide training and instruction to Maintenance and other Allied employees on new equipment, safety, and other topics.

Troubleshoot and identify issues with facilities equipment. Make simple repairs, when necessary.

Maintain excellent lines of communication with Maintenance, Production, other Allied departments, and our affiliates.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other similar technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of related work experience and significant prior project management experience preferred.
• Strong experience in industrial equipment, such as dust collection, material handling, desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design principles required.
• Requires excellent troubleshooting skills and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use a computer for CAD and other tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and human relations skills required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Additional skills useful to this position include knowledge of industrial electrical controls and PLC programming, prior experience working with HVAC and facilities equipment, or experience with burner or combustion systems.
• Office work environment.
• Frequent exposure to Allied’s manufacturing facilities, which may include dusty, hot, or cold conditions.
• Required to follow Allied Mineral Products’ Safety & Health policy and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Retirement Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Allied contributes 25% of your annual earnings into the plan each year
  • 401K program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term, and Long-Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.