Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (in KY)

ZipRecruiter; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ENTRY LEVEL Mechanical Engineer to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will be involved in evaluating and managing critical projects while providing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges. Your expertise in SolidWorks and machine design will be essential as you develop new equipment and tooling specifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to process improvements and enhance team member safety through effective training and leadership. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Thorough knowledge of machine design and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects.
• Provide training and troubleshooting assistance to team members.
• Develop new equipment specifications and tooling.

Skills

Machine Design

SolidWorks

Statistical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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 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 & 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.
• · Familiarity with TPS, TPM, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Cost justification analysis, Continuous improvement techniques, Pokayoke.