Technical Project Engineer - Mechanical

Mohawk Industries•Dickson, TN

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a directly related field of study and the following experience:
5 years of experience in an Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) environment.
5 years of experience working with quartz materials or quartz technologies.
5 years of experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding Breton calibrating, polishing, and Vibro-Press equipment.
5 years of experience in mechanical engineering principles, including the following: Design and analysis of mechanical systems; Material selection and processing; Thermodynamics; Fluid mechanics; and Manufacturing processes.
2 years of experience in diagnosing issues in Breton systems or Breton equipment using blue prints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
Any suitable combination of education, training, and professional work experience is acceptable. Experience may be gained concurrently.
In lieu of the above, the employer will accept the following:
1.7 years of experience in an Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) environment.
7 years of experience working with quartz materials or quartz technologies.
7 years of experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding Breton calibrating, polishing, and Vibro-Press equipment.
7 years of experience in mechanical engineering principles, including the following: Design and analysis of mechanical systems; Material selection and processing; Thermodynamics; Fluid mechanics; and Manufacturing processes.
2 years of experience in diagnosing issues in Breton systems or Breton equipment using blue prints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
Any suitable combination of education, training, and professional work experience is acceptable. Experience may be gained concurrently.

Responsibilities

Diagnose issues in Breton systems or equipment using blue prints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
Troubleshoot and rebuild Breton calibrating, polishing, and Vibro-Press equipment.
Fabricate and machine simple components and modify o-the-shelf parts for finished assemblies.
Implement safety protocols in all tasks, ensuring that ergonomics and hazard elimination are prioritized.
Monitor and assess product quality and process efficiency, taking corrective actions as needed to minimize waste and improve integrity.
Assemble, maintain, test, repair, and troubleshoot existing products.
Operate milling machines, lathes, band saws, and other machine shop tools.
Construct prototypes and small-run production systems.
Identify and propose improvements for productivity and cost reduction within the work area, communicating with team members to implement solutions.
Inform supervisor of operational status of equipment and notify of any problem areas.
Follow Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Standard Operating Procedures seeking continuous improvement in the process tasks.
Perform other related duties as required.
Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.