Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (in KY)

ZipRecruiter; St. Louis (MO); 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 full-time role involves evaluating and managing critical projects, providing innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges, and ensuring optimal safety and efficiency in plant processes. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a solid understanding of machine design and SolidWorks. Join a forward-thinking company where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on production and maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of machine design and SolidWorks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment.
• Provide training and troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance teams.
• Develop new equipment specifications and design tooling.

Skills

Machine Design

SolidWorks

Statistical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Team-Building

Education

B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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