Job summary

• Reports to the Manufacturing Unit Technical Leader.

• Responsible for the implementation of project and process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals.

• Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement programs.

• Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity.

Essential functions

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities.

• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.

• Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of mechanisms driven by cams, along with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment employed in the production process.

• Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution.

• Clear understanding of the role of Engineering in a manufacturing environment.

• Has knowledge of accurate Engineering practices and vendor relationships.

• Coordinates activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.

• Manages projects of moderate to large scope requiring extensive coordination.

• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures on these projects.

• Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborate with equipment operation.

• Completes or supervises the necessary designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications on associated equipment.

• Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects.

• Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.

• Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.

• Responsible for all associated documentation, including validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and spare parts listings.

• Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.

• Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.

• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs.

Additional responsibilities

• Performs other duties as required by the Engineering Supervisor.

• Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.

• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Education

• Preferred Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Chemical, Mechanical or Bioengineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.