• Seymour, Indiana
• Manufacturing
• 80k-85k
• Full Time regular employee
•  ​​​​​​​8:30-17:00
•  New

Job Description

Position
Mechanical Engineer
Summary
To provide engineering and technical services in support of production and manufacturing efforts. This position must also support all machine/machining operations by troubleshooting machines, making recommendations for repairs, and overseeing repairs, installations and modifications, ordering new tooling, replacement parts and guarding, etc. in a timely manner. 
Essential Duties
Oversees and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc. systems.
Activities may involve but are not limited to mechanical presses, PLC’s, machine tooling, material handling systems, industrial production equipment, robotics used in manufacturing, etc.
Uses computer aided design (CAD) for mechanical design, drawing and detailed reviewing.
Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
Designs and oversees fabrication and installation of machine safety guarding systems including hard guarding, light curtains, interlocks, etc. as well as product testing, gaging, measuring, inspection, etc. systems.
Coordinates operation, maintenance and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.
Evaluates installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Initiates and directs procedures to improve and / or increase the output of high speed, high quality operations.
Serves as an internal consultant for assigned areas with respect to productivity improvement, process efficiencies, and cost reduction.
Advises staff about programming machines and methods of manufacture.
Manages technical aspects for the development and implementation of production related projects.
Maintains up to date knowledge of production related machinery and equipment.
Assists with equipment specifications, requirements, and purchases.
Specifies vendors for outside processing (heat treat, coatings, etc.)
Makes shop drawings as required.
May evaluate work projects and decide upon feasibility and manufacturing method.
Promotes safety concepts in all areas, and works to ensure machine safety and a safe production environment.
Specifies and orders materials, including replacement parts, guarding, tooling, etc. as needed.
Schedules work assignments to best advantage/coordinate the activities of machine maintenance and other technical trades associates.
Prepares and distributes various technical reports as required.
Performs other duties as required.
Working Hours, Working style
8:30am-5:00pm
Woking Location
​​​​​​​Seymour, IN
Salary/Benefit
80k-85k​​​​​​​
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Holidays
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Saturday Sunday Holiday​​​​​​​
Qualifications
​​​​​​​Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Masters in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Requires specialized understanding of heat transfer, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical, controls and instrumentation, robotics, tooling, materials and fluid mechanics, etc.
Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with all levels and functions of the organization.
Must possess excellent cross-cultural awareness and communications skills appropriate to a Japanese-owned company.
Must have strong mechanical interest and aptitude, excellent mathematical skills, and the ability to read drawings, prints and schematics.
Requires attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Requires the ability to organize and establish priorities, meet deadlines, and prepare plans, goals, and related cost / budget information.
Requires strong written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and supervisory skills are also required.
Must be interested in a hand's-on position with 50% paperwork, reporting, drawing, and 50% production environment, turning a wrench, observation of areas of responsibility to assess possible improvements in productivity, efficiency, safety (guarding, interlocks, etc.), etc.


 

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