Manufacturing Process Engineer

Somerset Staffing • Sumter, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Industry: Medical Equipment / Devices Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing. Reports to the Technical Leader. Responsible for the lineside support projects and process improvement activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals specifically supporting a production line. Must be able to use data driven decisions to drive improvements and show effectiveness. Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement activities. Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity interacting with several levels of cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• All levels of experience shall be considered, compensation to align with experience.
• 2+ to 5 years experience
• Ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
• Advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc).
• Experience and expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to present, convey content and garner understanding publicly to a nontechnical audience. (Example: Project report outs, Technical Trainings, Safety Stand downs, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements.
• Assist Project engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects.
• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.
• Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam driven equipment, that integrate pneumatic, servo and PLC driven equipment/sensors.
• Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a FAST-PACED environment.
• Has knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair and cultivating vendor relationships.
• Coordinates activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.
• Manage multiple projects of small to large scope projects requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.
• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures for small scale improvements.
• Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborates with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.
• Helps facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data driven troubleshooting.
• Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects, cost savings, and reliability.
• Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted.
• Secures quotations and selects contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
• Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.
• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation including: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.
• Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.
• Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.
• Help guide, mentor and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement.
• MUST have the ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
• Required to advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc).
• Required to have experience and expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred.
• Must have the ability to present, convey content and garner understanding publicly to a nontechnical audience. (Example: Project report outs, Technical Trainings, Safety Stand downs, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required.
• Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting, maintenance and improvement projects.
• Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.
• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Benefits

• Full-time
• Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
• Interview Travel Reimbursed
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus with additional $5,000 Sign On Bonus 6 months after start date!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level