Manufacturing Engineer

Valpak; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valpak in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks an experienced engineer to lead projects that enhance product development through process and equipment improvements in a Lean manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of related experience in equipment design or re-engineering, with strong leadership and hands-on CAD/SolidWorks, PLC, and SCADA skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in equipment design or manufacturing.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical strength.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices.
• CAD/SolidWorks proficiency.
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens/Allen-Bradley).
• WinCC/SCADA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, designs, and implements manufacturing equipment and processes.
• D delivers proposals to leadership for equipment and methods.
• Installs and commissions new production units; troubleshoots existing equipment and processes.
• Plans major equipment overhauls and schedules within time constraints.
• Writes and revises operating instructions for production operations.
• Conducts time and motion studies to optimize production standards.
• Develops monitoring, control, and quality improvement techniques; coordinates vibration analysis.
• Identifies obsolete parts and mechanical systems; sources replacements.
• Assists and trains staff in Manufacturing families and Maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Planning & organization

Self-directed

3D printing

Statistical methods

Mechanical knowledge

PLC systems familiarity

CAD SolidWorks

WinCC/SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

WinCC/SCADA

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Summary:

Develops, implements, and manages projects designed to enhance product development through process enhancement, equipment enhancement or equipment procurement in support of Lean organizational objectives. Initiates change initiatives that deliver quality, productivity, and material flow in a manufacturing environment. Performs engineering tasks by researching, collaborating, and monitoring progress/success with moderate direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Investigates, designs, and implements approaches to computer integrated manufacturing and robotics equipment, manufacturing methods, equipment maintenance and improvement, and production processes to optimize resource utilization.
• 2. Delivers proposals to stakeholders and leadership to gain support and buy in for new product equipment requirements, manufacturing methods, and processes by using case study data from related industry activity.
• 3. Responsible for installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring development (i.e., modifications and upgrades) and troubleshooting existing equipment and processes. Investigates and implements equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing.
• 4. Plans and coordinates major equipment overhauls and executes plans within the time constraints of the business.
• 5. Writes, reviews, and revises operating instructions/procedures/change notices for production operations collaborating with the appropriate resources.
• 6. Conducts or coordinates times and motion studies to establish optimum production standards for production operations related to new product initiatives.
• 7. Develops techniques for monitoring, controlling, and improving product/process quality including coordination of vibration analysis through vendors.
• 8. Identifies and finds solutions for obsolete parts and\/or mechanical systems in the manufacturing plant.
• 9. Assists and trains staff in Manufacturing families and Maintenance on tasks and skills needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and\/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance during regularly scheduled business hours mandatory. In-person supervision during working hours and personal interaction with co-workers and operations leadership required.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering strongly preferred. Mechanical, Mechatronic\/Robotic Engineering degrees preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in related activities (equipment design, re-engineering project work, new equipment design, operations leadership, mechanical engineering, etc.) in a manufacturing environment or a combination of relevant experience and education totaling 10 years.

• Strong facilitation and leadership skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Analytical strength
• Self-directed/self-starter
• Strong communication\/collaboration skills
• Strong planning\/organizational\/follow up skills
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing best practices
• Skills with tools and equipment for parts fabrication such as 3-D printers
• Statistical process control knowledge
• Strong Mechanical knowledge
• Familiarity with PLC systems (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley) in a manufacturing environment
• CAD\/SolidWorks experience.
• Familiarity with WinCC\/SCADA systems
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environment