Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (in KY)

ZipRecruiter; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves evaluating and managing critical projects, providing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges, and enhancing team member safety through process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong foundation in machine design and SolidWorks. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in engineering within a supportive and growth-oriented environment, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of machine design and SolidWorks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage capital projects in a time-critical environment.
• Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.
• Support production to ensure timely delivery of processes and tooling.

Skills

Machine Design

SolidWorks

Statistical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

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 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 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 the 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 Dept. 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 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, 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.
• Work ethic, TPS, TPM, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Cost justification analysis, Continuous improvement techniques, Pokayoke.