Mechanical Engineer I

ELLWOOD National Forge; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood National Forge in Corry, PA, with occasional assignment to Irvine/Warren plants, seeks a Mechanical Engineer responsible for capital equipment projects, start-up and process improvements.

You will interface with production to achieve Best in Class practices, lead teams, troubleshoot, and drive cost reductions while maintaining safety and quality. This is an on-site, hands-on role requiring collaboration with maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with metal cutting operations.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Ability to lead and direct team efforts.
• Strong math skills and problem solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of equipment and relocation of refurbished/existing equipment.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital equipment projects (new and rebuilds), configuration, justification, location, installation and start-up.
• Trouble shooting of equipment and in-house processes as required.
• Developing and assisting with implementation of new and improved manufacturing methods.
• Interface with and support production to achieve “Best in Class” practices.
• Devise and implement process improvements and cost reduction.
• Assist maintenance to improve equipment reliability and productivity.
• Setting clear expectations for team members and evaluate needs of team.
• Solve organizational and production problems.
• Research, develop, collect and report information on the ability and capacity of company products and competing equipment.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Strong math skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

BSME

Tools

Mastercam

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job description

There is an opening for a Mechanical Engineer at Ellwood National Forge in Corry, PA, however from time to time maybe assigned to work at the Irvine/Warren plants.

The Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Managing of Capital equipment projects (new and re-builds), configuration, justification, location, installation and start-up
• Trouble shooting of equipment and in-house processes as required
• Developing and assisting with implementation of new and improved manufacturing methods
• Interface with and support production to achieve “Best in Class” practices
• Devise and implement process improvements and cost reduction
• Assist maintenance to improve equipment reliability and productivity
• Setting clear expectations for team members and evaluate needs of team
• Solve organizational and production problems.
• Research, develop, collect and report information on the ability and capacity of company products and competing equipment.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Manufacturing Technology or Engineering or related field
• Experience in metal cutting operations
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Ability to work independently (self-directed) on projects
• Ability to lead and direct team efforts
• Strong math skills and problem solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with installation and commission of newly purchased equipment and relocation of refurbished/existing equipment
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with medium and large machine tool builder and /or refurbishing operations
• Maintenance background
• BSME / BSMET
• EIT Certification
• CAM experience ( Mastercam)

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities /sexual orientation/gender identity.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

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