Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (in KY)

Wayne Russell & Associates LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ENTRY LEVEL Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong foundation in problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. You will be responsible for evaluating projects, providing training, and enhancing safety measures, all while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment.
• Provide training and troubleshooting assistance to team members.
• Develop new equipment specifications and improve safety through process enhancements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team building

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full time | Wayne Russell & Associates LLC | United States

Posted On 03/13/2025

Job Information

Manufacturing

City: Columbus

State/Province: Ohio

Zip Code: 43201

Job Description

We are looking to fill a full-time ENTRY LEVEL Mechanical Engineer position with a manufacturer located in the area of Franklin/Bowling Green, KY.

Salary Range: $70,000 per year. No relocation assistance for entry-level candidates.

Must Haves:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required to apply. Will not accept Mech. Engr. Technology degree.
• Must be able to commute or relocate at your own expense.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment.
• Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, material handling, layout and material flow.
• Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business related manufacturing problems.
• Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.
• Provide training to production and maintenance team members.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.
• Develop new equipment specifications, tooling and other associated requirements.
• Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup as needed.
• Provide daily leadership to hourly maintenance personnel.
• Maintain all mechanical functions of plant processes.
• Actively and aggressively support 6S policies and procedures.
• Support the Production Dept. to assure processes, fixtures, inspection gauges, and tooling are designed, manufactured and delivered on time and within budget to meet production demands.
• Prepare equipment and/or tooling designs as required to meet production needs.
• Collect data from production documents daily or as needed.
• Compare collected data to the standards and analyze for improvements.
• Compare the collected data to production reports and analyze discrepancies.
• Organize and report data weekly/monthly/yearly.
• Measure OEE (Operating Equipment Efficiency) as required.
• Identify and quantify opportunities for improvements.
• Recommend and implement improvements.
• Respond to emergency failures as needed.
• Actively support 6S policies and practices.
• Support new equipment installations as required and develop spare parts lists.
• Coordinate forklift and company vehicle maintenance.
• Support the Maintenance Dept. and Supervisor to assure the maintenance systems are being followed properly.
• Develop new and/or improve maintenance systems.
• Assist with budget preparations for production and maintenance by identifying equipment and tooling needs and developing cost estimates.
• Collect maintenance related data from the documents daily.
• 3D modeling experience (Solidworks) Preferred.
• Design tooling and verify line startup for new part numbers and capabilities.
• Communicate with sales and product design team.
• Develop new products from initial quoting through production lifespan.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Thorough knowledge of machine design, Solidworks, tooling, machine installation & developing PFEMA.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Training or working knowledge of statistical analysis processes.
• Ability to interpret data and engineering drawings.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication and team building skills.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• TPS, TPM, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Cost justification analysis, Continuous improvement techniques, Pokayoke.