Mechanical Engineer jobs in Waco, TX

Responsibilities:

• Create safe job procedures for new equipment, installations, or modifications.
• Compile OEM information (operation maintenance manual) and participate in the creation of preventative maintenance routines (PMRs), spares requirements, and bills of materials (BOMs) for new equipment.
• Oversees failure analysis of mechanical components.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and final assembly as it relates to mechanical systems.
• Coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates and justifications for the capital expenses.
• Interface with vendors, including evaluation of equipment and recommendation of plant items for procurement.
• Designs mechanical components for assembly operations and inspection methods.
• Designs effective measuring techniques for manufacturing that adhere to corporate quality specifications and all references to industry standards.
• Designs manufacturing equipment and evaluates for effectiveness, ease of use, set up, and repair.
• As needed, coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.
• Works closely with the maintenance manager to identify and implement equipment and facility improvements.
• Contributes to business strategy discussions.

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs in line with the implementation of process and facility improvements.
• Adheres to all safety standards and requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education and Training

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree (M.S. preferred) in Mechanical Engineering.

1. General Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role in a manufacturing plant with relevant work experience.
• Able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Able to provide improvement to processes as required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, manufacturing processes and materials.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and relevant drafting standards.

1. Technical Requirements / Skills

• Must demonstrate strong technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Familiar with terminology used in and around the business community.

• Able to recognize and be discreet with sensitive financial, personnel, and other business-related information. 
• Able to manage and work with people in a harmonious way to accomplish the task assigned to this position.
• Able to adapt and function in an environment of changing goals and priorities often under tight time constraints.

1. Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and record that conforms to company’s insurance policies, ATF, DOT, and State of other required Hazmat training.

1. Work Authorization / Security Clearance:

• Able to meet ATF & regulatory security requirements.
• Must be US citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the United States (student Visa does not quality), in accordance with ATF regulations.
• Must not have any personal or legal domestic or international travel restrictions.
• Able to travel to and from customer locations.
• Bilingual a plus.