Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (in KY)

JobFinder Spain; Memphis (TN); 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 Memphis. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, including evaluating capital and kaizen initiatives, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and leading safety improvements. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for problem-solving. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you're eager to kick-start your engineering career and make a tangible impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment.
• Provide analysis and alternative solutions for manufacturing problems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Statistical Analysis

Machine Design

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full time | Wayne Russell & Associates LLC | United States

Posted On 04/19/2025

Job Information

Manufacturing

City: Memphis

State/Province: Tennessee

Zip Code: 38101

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.
• 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.
• SolidWorks.
• Continuous improvement techniques.
• Pokayoke.