Plant Engineering Manager

Woodbridge•Moonachie, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective utilization of all Electrical Mechanical Engineering skills to improve our operations, machinery, controls, through the installation of upgrades in PLC, pump controls, systems controls, diagnostics and troubleshooting to improve the daily operation of a High Quality Foam Production and Fabrication Plant.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Equipment
Knowledge of all types of fabrication, processing machinery, and equipment
Ability to understand and communicate the priorities of the manufacturing operation.
Perform 'hands on' direction to all maintenance workers and employees
Above average diagnostic skills, where a controlled methodical approach is taken to problem solving and troubleshooting
A high level of adaptability and foresight for an innovative approach to new product launches
Sophisticated programming and troubleshooting skills for programmable logic controllers
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or university and five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
8 – 10 years related work experience

Responsibilities

Manage projects assigned by management
Manage engineering and maintenance budgets
Oversees ERMs initiatives
Participate in all new equipment evaluations and recommendations
Working knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Mechanical systems
High level of adaptability and foresight for innovative approaches to problem solutions
Ability to understand and communicate the priorities of our operations
Identification of problem, analysis, and the institution of corrective actions
Assist and/or coordinate complex system of troubleshooting efforts
PLC Programming, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting and Repair
Upgrade current electrical equipment and services
Diagnostic of machinery electrical problems
Design and development of machine control systems to improve operation and reliability
Provide input, supervision, and execution of various new equipment installations and integrations
Supervise hourly employees in the execution of their daily duties and contractors during equipment installations
Formulate and recommend electrical / mechanical improvements and modifications to achieve optimum efficiency
Participation in all new product/process installations
Proposal and purchase of necessary equipment
Maintain a safe and clean environment for all employees while enforcing GMP's and good housekeeping
Serve as coach and mentor to Employee Involvement Teams as required
Executes the necessary action needed to maintain the production of a quality of our products while lowering the total cost of production
Conducts training and motivation to the employees by coaching to improve their efficiency and effectiveness
Define objectives and provide guidance to subordinates
Leads departmental meetings