Mech Mtc Project Engineer - HM

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless in Ghent, KY is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide professional engineering services and technical support for redesign and retrofit projects aimed at improving quality and productivity. The role involves coordinating project priorities, diagnosing machinery issues, and delivering costed recommendations with bids and work orders.

The candidate should have a technical degree (BS/BA) and at least 1 year of industrial experience, with basic computer skills for daily

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial experience is required.
• Basic computer skills are necessary for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and set priority for engineering projects.
• Analyze machinery problems to improve quality and productivity.
• Redesign/re-engineer/retro-fit machinery to upgrade performance.
• Define project scopes, create drawings, write reports, estimate costs, obtain bids, and issue work orders.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations to reduce downtime.
• Ensure OSHA compliance in design, construction, and installation.
• Stay current with equipment and techniques through reading and training.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Technical degree (BS/BA)

1 year industrial experience

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for providing professional Mechanical Engineering service and technical support to Maintenance and Operation departments for the redesign, modification, re-engineering and retro-fitting of machinery and equipment to improve quality and productivity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and sets priority for the projects in the respective
• Analyzes and defines machinery and equipment problems to improve quality, productivity, repair damaged equipment, save money, and increase production line
• Re-designs, re-engineers and /or retro-fits machinery and equipment that needs upgrading, is damaged, is poorly designed or is incorrectly used in order to improve quality and productivity, to repair damaged equipment, to save money and to improve production line up-time.
• Defines and scopes projects, makes engineering drawings or layouts, writes engineering reports, makes cost estimates, obtains bids, writes work orders, makes recommendations to management, obtains approval to purchase necessary equipment and materials, and works with Maintenance and Operations Personal to retro-fit and install.
• Communicates and coordinates with Maintenance Personnel to provide technical expertise and support on the full range of maintenance projects and programs to reduce maintenance costs, avoid costly downtime, and increase equipment utilization.
• Works closely with accounting personnel to insure proper coding of all
• Follows OSHA regulations as it applies to engineering design, constructions, maintenance, and equipment installation to assure NAS compliance to safety and health
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and techniques by reading appropriate journals associating with professional organizations, trade associations, colleagues, equipment vendors, service companies, consultants, and government agencies, and attending conferences, training courses, and continuing education courses as appropriate

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Technical Degree from approved University/College. (BS/BA)
• Basic computer skills
• One year experience needed in Industrial

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Mobility in plant
• While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability with or without correction
• Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Follow Company safety rules
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
  • Safety shoes
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Hard Hat

Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:

• Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
• Fire Retardant clothing
• Acid PPE
• Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
• Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
• Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Clean, well ventilated and safe work

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
• Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
• Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
• Abiding by all security procedures
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills