Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Ricoh Electronics, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their ETRIA Manufacturing team in Lawrenceville, GA. In this role, you will lead projects that include troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and making modifications to enhance efficiency. Your responsibilities will encompass preparing project schedules, investigating equipment issues, and supporting various engineering activities.

Applicants are preferred to have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6-8 years of hands-on experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside familiarity with 3D modeling software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of technical hands-on equipment troubleshooting and machine fabrication.
• Experience with equipment layout design and plant utilities requirements.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation and contractor work scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to completion including project schedules and cost estimates.
• Investigate and recommend equipment modifications to improve production efficiency.
• Create 2D & 3D mechanical and layout drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Skills

Advanced Troubleshooting

Advanced Problem Solving

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Looking for a challenging and exciting career opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer? Imagine being a team member of ETRIA Manufacturing USA Inc. (EMUS) a member of the Ricoh family of companies, which has a rich history of environmental conservation, community involvement, and steady company growth. ETRIA Manufacturing USA Inc is part of a joint venture with Toshiba TEC (ETRIA Global website). We are a leading provider of toner products at our facilities in Lawrenceville, GA. Join our team to help create the best manufacturing company in the office printing industry.

Working at EMUS as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer you will be given the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and skills in a fast‑paced, safety‑conscious manufacturing environment. In this vital role, you will be responsible for working in the toner process department with assignments to evaluate, troubleshoot, and design modifications to improve the performance of manufacturing equipment. Provide leadership to complete individual and team projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to completion including, prepare overall project schedule, estimate total project cost, calculate ROI or benefits, planning, RFQ, quotes, installation, evaluate vendor quality, vendor management, trials, pre‑mass, turn over, and final document preparation.
• Investigate and recommend equipment modifications to improve production efficiency, performance and reliability.
• Design and fabricate or organize for external fabrication of new and replacement parts.
• Creating 2D & 3D mechanical and layout drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Support and perform Kaizen improvement activities as a mechanical engineer in Toner process manufacturing.
• Hands on troubleshooting of routine to complex manufacturing equipment problems, determine root cause of failures/problems and implement countermeasures.
• Provide hands on troubleshooting assistance to maintenance and production when needed.
• Support the sustainment of existing production lines using the ECR‑ECO process to implement improvements.
• Quickly respond to and provide solutions to ergonomic and safety related issues.
• Assist with plant utilities, compressed air, chilled water and process water. Calculate flow, pressure and demand requirements.
• Create and modify troubleshooting, start‑up, equipment setup documents and other procedures.
• Create and modify preventive maintenance documents. Prepare schedules for Preventive maintenance as per manufacturing company’s equipment manuals.
• Prepare and present reports with detailed root cause analysis and data.
• Prepare and present reports to get approval for projects and modifications.
• Prepare training materials to train production and maintenance personnel on the usage and maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

Skills

ENG‑Troubleshooting: Advanced

ENG‑Problem Solving: Advanced

Education

Preferred: Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required: 6‑8 years of technical hands‑on equipment troubleshooting and machine fabrication; experience with equipment layout design and plant utilities requirements; hands‑on experience with equipment installation, contractor work scope, and construction management; strong listening, verbal, written communication skills including presentation skills utilizing MS PowerPoint; strong math, statistical analysis, problem‑solving, project management, and research skills; intermediate skills in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drawing software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks) required; technical, hands‑on experience with leading projects from start to finish.

Preferred: 5 years of powder handling industry experience is a plus.

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