Manufacturing Engineer I
About The Position
Safetec of America, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of infection control, first aid, and compliance products. The Manufacturing Engineer I supports Manufacturing and Maintenance through hands-on testing, validations, troubleshooting, process support, equipment planning, and system improvements. The role contributes to product development from concept through production under the guidance of the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Department. The position also supports equipment installations and qualifications, preventive and predictive maintenance, technical drawings, maintenance inventory, vendor and supplier interactions, engineering and maintenance projects, and the creation and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures.
Requirements
- Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution, or at least 2 years of experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production quality environment.
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, vendors, and in-house staff.
- Ability to follow directions, work independently, and develop creative solutions to problems.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics and diagrams.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
Responsibilities
- Participate in hands-on testing, validations, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
- Work closely with the Manufacturing and Maintenance departments and provide process support.
- Contribute to product development from concept to production under the guidance of the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Department.
- Arrange, plan, manage, and execute equipment installations, operations, and performance qualifications.
- Improve workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through equipment planning.
- Implement and use the Maintenance Management System to track preventive maintenance.
- Evaluate and analyze equipment history and predictive maintenance data to help anticipate maintenance needs or parts ordering.
- Support the creation and upkeep of technical drawings for maintenance support.
- Develop and help manage maintenance inventory.
- Source parts and interact with vendors and suppliers.
- Lead various Engineering and Maintenance projects.
- Support the creation and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedure protocols for Manufacturing and Maintenance support.
Benefits
- The company describes itself as family-owned and says it treats employees like family.
- The company reports high employee retention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
