Mechanical Engineer

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer

Specialty:  Mechanical Engineering

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Issue/Revision Date:

Position Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Area/Specialty:

Machine Improvements

Location:

 ADVICS Manufacturing, LaGrange Georgia

Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

FLSA Category:   Hourly      Salaried -  Exempt

Direct Reports:

None

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and mechanical systems. This position applies mechanical engineering principles to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, performance, and manufacturability while supporting new equipment installations and production operations.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned: 

o   Design and modify manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, machine components, and mechanical systems. 

o   Create and review CAD models, engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical specifications. 

o   Apply mechanical engineering principles to component selection, materials, tolerances, machine mechanisms, and equipment design. 

o   Specify mechanical components and systems, including bearings, motors, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and material-handling components. 

o   Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions. 

o   Develop equipment improvements that increase reliability, safety, quality, maintainability, and productivity. 

o   Develop technical specifications and support the selection, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and tooling. 

o   Review supplier designs and technical proposals to ensure equipment meets engineering and manufacturing requirements. 

o   Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of assigned capital equipment and mechanical improvement projects. 

o   Support new product launches by determining equipment, tooling, fixture, and mechanical system requirements. 

o   Provide mechanical engineering input to PFMEAs, equipment risk assessments, and related manufacturing documentation. 

o   Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and implement improvements. 

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Required Education and Experience

o   Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. 

o   Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, machine components, materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances, and mechanical assemblies. 

o   Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD software. 

o   Ability to read, interpret, and develop mechanical drawings and technical specifications. 

o   Strong mechanical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

o   Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Preferred Education and Experience

o   2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive, machine design, or industrial environment. 

o   Experience designing or modifying production machinery, tooling, fixtures, or automated equipment. 

o   Knowledge of GD&T, pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, and material-handling systems. 

o   Experience with equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning. 

o   Experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements. 

o   Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, machine safety, and continuous improvement methodologies. 

o   General knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, controls, and PLC-controlled equipment. 

COMPETENCIES

Commitment to Safety

Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with Laboratory safety policies and procedures; completes all required ES&H training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Initiative and Creativity

Plans work and carry out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.

Communication

Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Problem Solving

Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.

Innovation

Able to challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursues ongoing system improvement; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.