Mechanical Engineer

ADVICS North America, Inc.•LaGrange, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and mechanical systems. The role applies mechanical engineering principles to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, performance, and manufacturability, while supporting new equipment installations and production operations. The position is in the Engineering department at ADVICS Manufacturing in LaGrange, Georgia, and reports to the Engineering Manager. It has no direct reports. The engineer designs and modifies equipment and mechanical systems, creates and reviews CAD models and technical documentation, specifies mechanical components, troubleshoots equipment, and develops corrective actions and improvements. The role also supports equipment procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning; reviews supplier designs; leads assigned capital equipment and improvement projects; supports new product launches; contributes mechanical engineering input to PFMEAs and risk assessments; and collaborates with production, maintenance, quality, safety, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. The work environment includes moderate risks or discomforts, including work around moving machinery in production facilities. Safety precautions and protective gear such as safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, machine components, materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances, and mechanical assemblies.
Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD software.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive, machine design, or an industrial environment.
Experience designing or modifying production machinery, tooling, fixtures, or automated equipment.
Knowledge of GD&T, pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, and material-handling systems.
Experience with equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements.
Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, machine safety, and continuous improvement methodologies.
General knowledge of industrial automation, sensors, controls, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

Design and modify manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, machine components, and mechanical systems.
Create and review CAD models, engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to component selection, materials, tolerances, machine mechanisms, and equipment design.
Specify mechanical components and systems, including bearings, motors, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and material-handling components.
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions.
Develop equipment improvements that increase reliability, safety, quality, maintainability, and productivity.
Develop technical specifications and support the selection, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and tooling.
Review supplier designs and technical proposals to ensure equipment meets engineering and manufacturing requirements.
Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of assigned capital equipment and mechanical improvement projects.
Support new product launches by determining equipment, tooling, fixture, and mechanical system requirements.
Provide mechanical engineering input to PFMEAs, equipment risk assessments, and related manufacturing documentation.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
Comply with safety policies and procedures, complete required environmental, safety, and health training, and take personal responsibility for safety.