Mechanical Engineer
Salary Exempt Full Time
Position Summary:
Ensure production equipment and processes are correctly designed and set-up to reach all cost, time and quality related requirements while supporting our production, quality, EH&S & Operations teams in the design, operation, control and optimization of processes. Additionally, all Alloy Holdings employees must support and live the company values: Do the right thing, Respect one another, Be positive, and Please our customer in all aspects of the job.
Essential Job Duties:
•Mechanical technical guidance for operations to support development of new products.
•Mechanical technical guidance for operations to optimize manufacturing processes reflecting lower costs and improve internal knowledge of manufacturing personnel;
•Technical support of our customer base as well as sales and marketing efforts;
•Propose and participate in the design and commissioning of machinery improvements and capital equipment projects;
•Collect and analyze production data to propose and implement improvement actions with existing products;
•Maintain and support Quality, EH&S, and Operation requirements;
•Continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Sustainable Development);
•Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and business processes;
•Ensure that the installed production technology is meeting all relevant internal and external EH&S standards, Operations and SD functions;
•Support a safety culture by following all safety rules including reporting all incidents and near misses.
Qualifications/Requirements:
•Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering;
•Professional experience in a manufacturing environment;
•Experience with welding and brazing of discreet parts is preferred
•Solid process engineering background with experience in metal working processes, such as rolling, slitting, melting, casting, power press forming and tooling operations is an advantage
•Ability to design, build and debug machine components , fixtures and tooling
•Experience with organizing and managing multiple projects;
•Critical / analytical thinking;
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
•Collaborate with Manufacturing and provide technical support for everyday challenges;
•High level of mechanical aptitude and desire to work in a hands on manufacturing environment;
•Experience problem-solving skills, such as the ability to establish root cause and develop, test and implement solutions;
•Ability to perform analytical and metallurgical testing;
•Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Access and PowerPoint);
•ISO 9001/ISO14001 knowledge preferred;
•Auto Cad / SolidWorks / Inventor preferred;
•Proven ability to analyze/interpret data and compile reports.
Physical Requirements/Safety:
•Must endure part of the day standing and part sitting.
•Must be able to lift 40 pounds;
•This is a hands on role and candidate must have an aptitude and desire to be heavily involved in a manufacturing environment.
Personal Skills:
•Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization & customer base; collaborate as part of a team and provide Engineering technical support for everyday challenges;
•Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision