What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Pilkington North America Inc.?
Purpose: The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for managing engineering projects, assisting with troubleshooting equipment and implementation of new technologies into the Float Glassmaking Operations
The purpose of the Mechanical Engineer position is to represent the needs of the production departments to continuously improve the process and systems.
Essential Functions:
- Be the primary site contact for the design, installation and implementation of new equipment.
- Lead site activities with regards to new equipment during all phases of projects.
- Interface effectively with contractors to ensure implementation success.
- Build the timeline of projects and develop needs to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
- Negotiation skills with suppliers to achieve success in cost to budget.
- Maintain/update mechanical and site drawings.
- Assist in commissioning new plant equipment and other systems to ensure that the introduction into the production facility is handled efficiently and within minimum disruption.
- Initiating and following up on plant cost savings ideas.
- Have a good working knowledge of Compressed Air systems and Reverse Osmosis (RS) systems.
- Promote process standards that correspond to the plant’s objectives, costs and supply to meet the needs of the customer.
- Resolve issues that arise from daily project problems for completion.
- Maintain progress reports on all projects and report to Manager.
- Identify future projects to ensure Plant sustainability and promote continuous improvement.
- Schedule preventive maintenance and training procedures for new equipment and review existing documents.
- Support the operation process, understanding the process is a 24/7 operation, becoming a member on rotation of our on-call team.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
Innovation and Change
The major focus of this position is to improve our equipment and systems which requires a creative and innovative thought process.
Passion for Excellence
Not being satisfied with average results, pushing for excellence in all areas.
Influential
Must seek and obtain buy-in from operations teams that do not report through you, requiring the ability to help team members see the benefit for them in every improvement.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or similar Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- Solid Works and Auto Cad proficiency a definite plus
- Digital Printing
Qualifications Desired:
- SAP experience
- Project management and coordinating activities
- Advanced Excel user – use of formulas and macros
- Lean Manufacturing problem solving tools
- Presentation skills
- Active listening with clear, accurate and concise communication
- Knowledge base in electrical and programming a plus
- Able to demonstrate good problem-solving driven by data
- Ability to rapidly learn new concepts with little to no supervision
- Must be able to lead and train maintenance and operators on new equipment being installed.
- Deal with contractors on a regular basis.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.