MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Primary Duties: 

• Provide and support a safe working environment for all employees in Shelbyville.
• Provide and support safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines.
• High level knowledge and support of Automated manufacturing systems.
• Designs, develops, implements, and modifies production equipment, procedures, and process for cost effective and efficient operations.
• Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with current OSHA guidelines.
• Write detailed technical specifications for projects, equipment, and processes.
• Resource management and support for maintenance personnel and vendors.
• System/Project design, costing and implementation from concept to completion to include capital improvement programs
• Coordinate all project activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
• Supervise, analyze, and solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and other technical personnel as required.
• Design new equipment and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability.
• To assist in the commissioning of new plant equipment and other systems to ensure that this introduction into the production facility is handled efficiently and with minimum disruption.
• Conduct equipment training for plant and all other personnel as required
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance. 

. Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to interact with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize objectives and targets to meet deadlines
• Superior computer skills with solid experience with 2D CAD software, preferably AutoCAD
• Strong project management skills
• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical systems
• Able to write clear and comprehensive technical documentation
• Basic knowledge of control systems
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical, innovative, and strategic competencies