Mechanical Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•New Hartford, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides mechanical process engineering services for designated SMC facilities. The role involves evaluating and developing safe, reliable, and productive processes, identifying and implementing improvements for existing processes, and planning and designing facilities and processes. The Mechanical Engineer will also provide technical support for maintenance and repair, develop cost estimates and implementation schedules, prepare Safety, Health, and Environmental evaluations, and manage the purchase and installation of materials and labor for approved projects. Responsibilities extend to project supervision during installation and startup, as well as project follow-up including documentation, spare parts recommendations, training, and post-project audits.

Requirements

BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of relevant work experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software
Understanding of present industrial practices and equipment
Self-motivated and highly organized
Continually seeks to develop and refine understanding of challenges facing the organization
Possesses a working knowledge of Kaizen theories and the tools required to make theory reality
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling
Knowledge of material selection
Knowledge of machine shop technology and practices
Knowledge/experience with energy efficiency initiatives
Good working experience/knowledge of stresses and strains as related to steel structures
Good mechanical knowledge of industrial systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, water cooling systems, industrial cooling towers, steam systems
Knowledge of risk analysis and machine safety best practices and standards such as ANSI B11.0 Safety of Machinery
Strong project management skills, including budget management, Gantt charts, vendor management
Technical writing skills: Operators instructions, manuals, technical communication
Ability to understand and apply technical specifications such as Quality Systems manuals, industry-specific specifications

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluating and developing safe, reliable, and productive processes.
Recognizing inefficiency in existing processes and implementing improvements.
Planning and design of facilities and processes.
Providing technical support for maintaining and repair of existing systems.
Developing cost estimates and implementation schedules for assigned projects.
Preparing Safety, Health, and Environmental evaluations and fail-safe analyses for capital requests.
Purchasing and managing materials and labor for installation of approved projects.
Preparing specifications and bid packages.
Supervising projects during installation and startup.
Conducting project follow-up, including recording drawings and manuals, spare part recommendations, operator/maintenance training, and project post-audits.