PS P&E - Mechanical Engineer

The Duracell Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duracell is seeking a results-driven engineer to apply knowledge in design and development of innovative technology, from lab studies to large-scale production, across manufacturing locations.

You will collaborate in a fast-paced team, plan trials, analyze data, and drive improvements while traveling up to 25–35% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial environments, process development, and high-speed assembly.
• Ability to plan trial experiments in production environments and analyze data to form conclusions.
• Application of math, science, and engineering knowledge to create robust solutions.
• Seeks knowledge, grasps concepts quickly and grows expertise.
• Manages time by prioritizing objectives and scheduling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge to develop innovative technology solutions and optimize value to the business.
• Plan and execute trials from offline lab studies to large-scale production.
• Communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships in a team.
• Independently identify issues and challenge the status quo to drive improvements.
• Influence project direction based on data and project needs.
• Set personal direction, manage multiple priorities, and grow capability to deliver results.
• Oversee contract resources through design, fabrication, and startup phases.
• Follow engineering tools and Duracell processes.
• Develop mastery in selected technology areas and processes.
• Seek opportunities to reduce losses.
• Travel domestically and internationally 25%–35%.

Skills

Industrial environment

Trial planning

Data analysis

Team communication

Problem solving

Time management

Feedback culture

Decision making

Integrity

Coaching

Job description

Job Description

Duracell is an iconic brand and the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering knowledge and technical expertise to develop/design innovative technology alternatives, analyze the options, recommend the best technical solution possible to optimize the value to the business, predict performance, and support the execution of the selected option.
• Plans and executes technical learning trials that span from offline lab studies, prototyping, and process development, up through trials executed at large scale production facilities.
• Effectively operates in a team environment including the ability to communicate effectively, to build collaborative relationships, and to contribute to a healthy team culture.
• Independently driven to seek out issues and a natural disposition to challenge status quo and improve.
• Influences project direction based on analysis and understanding of project facts and needs. Able to gather and analyze data in area of responsibility.
• Sets personal direction, manages multiple priorities, and grows personal knowledge and capability to deliver expected results and meet the business need.
• Manages and sets directions for contract resources through equipment design, fabrication and start up phases.
• Follows and leverages the proper engineering tools and Duracell work processes.
• Develops deep mastery in selected areas of technology and processes.
• Actively seeks out opportunities to reduce losses.
• This position will require domestic and international travel, expected 25% - 35%.

Qualifications

• Exposure to an industrial environment, process development, and high-speed assembly technology.
• Knowledge in the planning of trial experiments in a production environment, execution of the trials and statistical data analysis to form conclusion and recommendations.
• Experience in applying math, science, and other engineering knowledge to solve real world problems and develop robust technical solutions
• Seeks out knowledge and can quickly grasp technical concepts and grow personal expertise.
• Manages time effectively by understanding assignment requirements, prioritizing objectives, and scheduling tasks accordingly.
• Listens and communicates well in a team environment
• Provides and receives honest and open feedback in a constructive manner.
• Is analytical; uses sound judgement in decision making by basing decisions on factual information.
• Shows personal initiative and drives for results to ensure engineering deliverables meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Exhibits high level of integrity and directness/candor.
• Can coach and teach new and challenging tasks.
• Displays excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Works well in fast paced environment
• Demonstrates a positive and mature attitude.
• Quickly adapts to changing environments and business direction.

About Us

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.