Mechanical Design Engineer

Insituform Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer.

Insituform Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary of Azuria Corporation, is a leading worldwide provider of highly specialized cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and other technologies and services for the rehabilitation of pipeline systems. Insituform's businesses consist of sewer, drinking water, and energy and mining pipeline rehabilitation and protection. The company provides cost-effective solutions to remediate operational, health, regulatory and environmental problems resulting from aging and defective pipelines. Insituform's technologies allow its customers to avoid the extraordinary expense and extreme disruption that can result from traditional "dig and replace" methods. For more details, visit www.insituform.com

The Mechanical Design Engineer works with and supports the various manufacturing facilities to maximize productivity, reduce waste (all forms) and analyze best use of equipment, materials and floor space.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and manages manufacturing productivity measurement systems.
• Conducts motion and time analysis to develop production standards and to verify actual production costs match initial product/process design estimates.
• Works with accounting group to rectify manufacturing cost discrepancies.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Evaluates, recommends and implements changes to existing manufacturing processes to optimize costs and/or improve quality.
• Designs/develops tooling and fixtures to reduce process setup times and/or facilitate product changeover.
• Assists with product/process development efforts when introducing new products/materials into the manufacturing facility.
• Leads lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Skills and experience generally associated with the attainment of a 4-year Degree in engineering, technology, or other related fields. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred. Experience with 2D or 3D CAD software required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures; draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information to individuals or groups (management, employees, clients, customers, general public) and respond to questions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and apply basic statistical, algebraic and geometric concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volumes, etc.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to collect data, establish facts, and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Interpret various documents in written, oral, pictorial, diagram, or schedule forms
• Other Skills and Abilities
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and empower, to be a strong communicator able to take initiative and function independently.
• Personal Attributes: Position requires individual to be able to correct others when errors are found within the process, therefore strong interpersonal skills are a requirement.
• Computer-Based: Ability to work with complex spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Ability to learn new applications quickly. Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point) required.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: In the performance of duties for this position, the employee is: regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds). Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability for extended concentration.
• Work Environment: In performing the duties for this job, the employee will generally work in an office type environment but will occasionally be required to work in outside weather conditions (occasionally near job sites with moving vehicles and mechanical operations). Will be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate. Travel by automobile and airplane required.

We offer a competitive salary with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Insurance, prescription drug coverage, annual bonus potential, 401k matching, tuition assistance, paid time off, and much more.

Azuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria is firmly bound. Azuria will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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