Data-Driven Manufacturing Process Engineer (Onsite)

COA Network Inc; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

COA Network Inc in Sumter, SC seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support a production line and drive improvements on the shop floor. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement machine enhancements, troubleshoot systems, and guide technical staff in maintenance and capital projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and collaboration with vendors and R&D to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair, and cultivating vendor relationships.
• Experience and expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Technical Leader.
• Lead lineside support projects and process improvements for a production line.
• Use data-driven decisions to drive improvements and demonstrate effectiveness.
• Focus on capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement, and cost improvement activities.
• Balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity, interacting with several levels of cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement machine improvements.
• Assist Project Engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects.
• Guide staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam-driven equipment that integrates pneumatic, servo, and PLC-driven equipment/sensors.
• Support the plant manufacturing effort with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.
• Manage multiple projects of small to large scope requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Prepare and submit capital appropriation requests and control expenditures for small-scale improvements.
• Collaborate with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.
• Facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data-driven troubleshooting.
• Recommend vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects, cost savings, and reliability.
• Determine which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted.
• Secure quotations and select contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
• Recommend and implement capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.
• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation, including validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.
• Develop a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.
• Attain budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.
• Guide, mentor, and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement.
• Modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
• Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement projects.
• Direct the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.
• Provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Maintenance principles

Vendor relationships

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

COA Network Inc in Sumter, SC seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support a production line and drive improvements on the shop floor. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement machine enhancements, troubleshoot systems, and guide technical staff in maintenance and capital projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and collaboration with vendors and R&D to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.