What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Equipment Engineer position at Winchester Ammunition?
Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Engineer . This position will be located at the Oxford, Mississippi facility. The Mechanical Equipment Engineer designs mechanical systems for new and existing industrial automation equipment for the manufacture of small caliber ammunition.
With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees.
Mechanical Equipment Engineer Essential Functions*:
While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:
Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees.
Mechanical Equipment Engineer Essential Functions*:
- Evaluate and design alternatives to existing machinery to improve equipment and processes.
- Prepare Capital Requests for equipment related projects to begin at concept and continue through implementation with an ongoing support role after equipment enters operation; Create detailed cost estimates for projects of considerable scope and complexity.
- Work closely with vendors/contractors through quotation, design, and build process to ensure new equipment conforms to specifications.
- Assist Maintenance in troubleshooting of equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that offer innovation, lean practices, and/or cost reductions.
- Direct and coordinate with internal and external personnel on the installation of new equipment and equipment improvements.
- Bachelor's Degree* in Mechanical Engineering; must be completed by June 2024
- Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (documentation required). Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.
- Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
- Experience with mechanical troubleshooting of automated industrial equipment (i.e. power presses, packing equipment, and parts feeding systems) preferred.
- Ability to travel occasionally, 5% or less
- This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
- This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:
- Paid parental leave and additional leave programs
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1
- Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
- 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
- Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
- Short term incentive program participation
- Alternate work schedules (location/role specific)
- Diverse Employee Networks
- Employee Ammunition Purchase Program
Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
- Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
- Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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