Assistant Plant Engineer

O-I; Lapel (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. seeks an Assistant Plant Engineer at our Lapel, IN glass manufacturing plant to conduct inspection, preventative maintenance and upgrade activities for all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds.

The role directs engineering personnel on projects, establishes project estimates and budgets, and supervises training and apprenticeship programs. Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (electronic, electrical, or mechanical) and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of progressive post-bachelor experience in a glass manufacturing facility as a Manufacturing Engineer, General Maintenance Coordinator, Electrical Maintenance Coordinator, or related occupation.
• Experience in a glass manufacturing facility includes: estimating and project management for equipment changes; preventive maintenance inspections; design, programming and troubleshooting of electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds.
• Direct engineering personnel on projects related to plant systems, production equipment, facilities and grounds; manage department budget.
• Establish estimates and specifications for plant projects and oversee apprenticeship program.
• Supervise training of personnel and plant apprenticeship program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Job Description

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Engineer at our glass manufacturing plant in Lapel, IN to conduct inspection, preventative maintenance, and upgrade activities related to all plant systems, production equipment, facilities, and grounds. Direct the application of prescribed safety and environmental regulations, ensuring efficiency and high standards are maintained. Ensure safety corrective actions are implemented. Coordinate and direct engineering personnel on projects related to plant systems, production equipment, facilities, and grounds. Establish estimates and specifications of plant projects, ensuring effective management of department budget. Supervise training of personnel and oversee plant apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, plus 5 years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree experience in a glass manufacturing facility as a Manufacturing Engineer, General Maintenance Coordinator, Electrical Maintenance Coordinator, or related occupation.

The 5 years of progressive post-bachelor’s degree experience in a glass manufacturing facility must include experience with the following:

1. Preparing technical estimates and project management for equipment and process changes within the plant, including determination of the required equipment specifications and materials.
2. Conducting preventive maintenance inspections of all plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds; investigations, including root cause analysis of any safety incidents or interruption on production efficiency; and remedial action to correct deficiencies.
3. Designing, programming, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical control systems for the machinery contained within the production line for making the glass products, including regular maintenance inspections, repairing, root cause analysis for any deficiencies and resolution of same. All experience may be acquired concurrently.

Domestic travel required up to 5% for training purposes, to be reimbursed by the employer. In addition, standard benefits will be offered.

Work Hours: Full time (40 hours/week, 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri)

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary for this position is $123,317.22 per year.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

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