Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (in KY)

ZipRecruiter; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will evaluate and manage critical projects, provide innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges, and lead improvements in safety and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while working with advanced technologies. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and machine design is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects effectively.
• Provide analysis and solutions for manufacturing problems.
• Develop new equipment specifications and tooling.

Skills

Machine Design

SolidWorks

Statistical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D Modeling (SolidWorks)

Job description

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 Mechanical Engineering 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 Department to ensure 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 standards and analyze for improvements.
• · Compare the collected data to production reports and analyze discrepancies.
• · Organize and report data weekly, monthly, and yearly.
• · Measure OEE (Operating Equipment Effectiveness) as required.
• · Identify and quantify opportunities for improvements.
• · Recommend and implement improvements.
• · Respond to emergency failures as needed.
• · Support new equipment installations and develop spare parts lists.
• · Coordinate forklift and company vehicle maintenance.
• · Support the Maintenance Department and Supervisor to ensure proper maintenance systems are followed.
• · 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 daily.
• · 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks).
• · Design tooling and verify line startup for new part numbers and capabilities.
• · Communicate with sales and product design teams.
• · 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, and developing PFEMA.
• · Microsoft Office skills.
• · Training or working knowledge of statistical analysis processes.
• · Ability to interpret data and engineering drawings.
• · Strong organizational and time management skills.
• · Good verbal and written communication and team-building skills.
• · Strong problem-solving skills.
• · Strong work ethic.
• · Knowledge of TPS, TPM, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Justification Analysis, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Poka-Yoke.