Mechanical Engineer

Gem Care; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in process design and project management to implement innovative solutions that increase productivity and reduce costs. You will work closely with maintenance teams and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This is a full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking company committed to fostering a culture of safety and quality while embracing the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with CAD software and Lean principles required.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission new production equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and equipment.
• Manage projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Process Design

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Safety Guidelines (OSHA)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Solid Works

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Gem Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Engineering & Technical Recruiter @ Gem Care

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mechanical Engineer needed for an industrial manufacturing company. This is a Direct Hire opportunity that offers a highly competitive pay and benefits package.

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer will utilize their expertise in process design and suggest improvements of manufacturing, thereby increasing productivity and reducing over manufacturing costs. Responsible for identifying, designing, planning and directing assigned projects in the area of new or modification of facilities, new or modified machinery used in the manufacturing process. Write capital procurement and justifications. Create and maintain operations budget. Utilize Lean concepts to reduce costs. This position works closely with maintenance staff and outside vendors to complete projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work to identify specifications for incoming material required to meet process capabilities and implement monitoring systems or audit techniques to test the ongoing maintenance of this specification.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes through the development of improved techniques and/or identification of improvements to equipment, tooling and fix Turing.
• Assess processes for their relevance, and assess the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Keep abreast of the trend of technology, investigate, and install most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company competitive at all times.
• Design, install and commission new production equipment, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.
• Apply the principles of mass, momentum and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme and detail design.
• Measure variances to standards, identify out of control variances, investigate reasons, suggest solutions, install and follow up.
• Develop standard work for new processes.
• Manage projects from concept to completion; ensuring the project is done on time and within the allocated budget.
• Select, manage and work with sub-contractors.
• Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
• Utilize safety guidelines (e.g. OSHA standards) when designing processes and/or equipment.
• Work closely with other engineers to drive process improvements through Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right tact time and quality of output, in order to meet customer requirements.
• Develop, design and maintain workplace plant layout through the use of ergonomics, Lean Manufacturing Tools, handling devices, etc.
• Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Work closely with other specialists, including: technicians responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates and finished products; engineers responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; and machine operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques in the design and operation of automated process control systems and their components.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of systems analysis, including business process and entity relationship analysis tools and methods.
• Familiarity with standard software packages, including Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project Scheduler or equivalent), database and flow charting.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor or Solid Works.
• Experienced with applying Lean principles such as 5S, One Piece Flow, JIT, Judoka, TPM, Kanban and SMED.
• Knowledge of six sigma tools and methodologies preferred.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing