Mechanical Engineer

Fuyao Glass America Inc•Decatur, IL

16d•$55,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

Initiate and manage mechanical projects in a glass float plant, and assist with engineering and maintenance problems or preventive actions. This role requires a strong understanding of various engineering principles and the ability to manage projects effectively while communicating with different organizational levels.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering degree.
1-2 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry, or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledgeable in heat transfer, material science, kinematic design, hydraulics, pneumatics, and stress analysis.
Capable of managing a project to meet time, cost, and effectiveness targets.
Able to communicate with different levels of the organization.
Pneumatic and hydraulic controls design, installation, and maintenance experience.
Equipment dynamic, kinematic, stress, and material specification, design, installation, and maintenance experience.
Project management skills and/or equivalent experience.
Organization, prioritization, writing, and verbal skills.
Able to effectively use computer tools including, but not limited to: Excel, Word, MS Project, Inventor, Creo (or any other 3-d modeling software) and Auto-cad.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Regularly required to stand, sit, move about facility, climb stairs, bend, twist, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to touch, handle, or feel objects, grasp, push, pull, reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to pass Respiratory Protection Program requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to Company policies and standards, including creating, maintaining, and training on procedures and guidelines for proper equipment maintenance and repair.
Support Manufacturing on equipment issues.
Develop project budgets and timelines and communicate progress as needed.
Design control, automation, instrumentation, and power projects.
Develop materials and train technicians on upgraded or new equipment or systems.
Oversee and manage outside vendors to ensure Quality, Environmental, and Safety site requirements are met.
Coordinate with site Maintenance supervisors for commissioning, training, and execution of projects.
Develop and implement training for operation and maintenance.
Develop support documentation for projects.
Participate in the development and management of the Capital and Expense budget for the Maintenance/Engineering department.