Mechanical Engineer

About the position

Under minimal supervision, perform engineering duties in the design or alteration of machines, sections, systems, units, or parts with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation in support of the business segment. Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create concepts for new machine functions.
• Create technical solutions and assembly drawings.
• Contact suppliers to clarify functions of their systems.
• Support purchasing in evaluating offers and suppliers.
• Create product concept catalogue and specification workbook.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Requirements

• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree.
• 1-5 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industry knowledge a plus.
• Solid Works experience with high functionality.
• First-hand experience in leading project team and in project management.
• Ability to handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Able to travel 10%.