Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Engineer functions as the main internal mechanical engineering resource on all facilities, production equipment, and safety related projects. Advancing the mechanical technical capabilities of the organization related to the capability to manufacture plastic parts and components including facility, automation, and core manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing, conceiving, designing, and implementing mechanical engineering projects so that machines and processes operate with maximum efficiency and reliability to deliver optimum value in meeting customer requirements. Additional responsibilities include advancing our automation capabilities of the organization related to the manufacture of plastic parts.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Provide technical expertise and leadership in resolving manufacturing process and machine problems throughout the company. Assist maintenance in effectively achieving manufacturing objectives for uptime and reliability.
2. Establish design and construction specification standards for all automation components and maintain adherence to standards with internal and external vendors.
3. Create and maintain drawings for all new and rebuilt machinery using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system.
4. Document and maintain Machine manuals for use by team members.
5. Provide technical assistance to manufacturing, tooling, maintenance, logistics, and other areas of engineering related to developing new projects or analyzing potential process improvement projects.
6. Provide technical training to maintenance and manufacturing related to the technical aspects of new and existing equipment and processes.
7. Specify, design and facilitate installation of the automation component of capital, facility and machine improvement projects.
8. Direct the work of team members involved in the installation of capital equipment and machine improvement projects.
9. Provide leadership and assist in the training of our Mechanical Engineers.
10. Manage capital projects and execute to a plan as predicted.
11. Remain technically current in the mechanical engineering field as it relates to the company's hardware components and equipment.
12. Maintain a safe, injury free and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety and related procedures, rules and regulations with employees and contractors/vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or related field from an accredited institution with 10 years of progressively complex and responsible experience as a project engineer including experience leading automation projects.

Desired Skills

• Electro-mechanical knowledge with robotics, automation equipment and systems.
• Knowledge related to effective production layout space and interface of facility layouts.
• Knowledge of OSHA/ANSI/ISO safety regulations.
• Leadership skills and ability to work as a member of a team on a broad range of projects.
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Quality Systems
• Strong project management skills & a motivated self-starter
• Knowledge of plastic materials, production process and equipment
• Ability to interact well with a variety of people
• Position requires a very high level of confidentiality where disclosure of information would have a detrimental effect on corporate activity

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions:

Inside: Office

Manufacturing: All manufacturing and production areas

Equipment/Tools Used:

Personal computer, misc. machinery, MS Office, MS Project, Solid Works, & Motion control software

Physical Requirements: Normal Office

Lifting work (10 – 50 lbs): occasionally – parts & equipment Mental Requirements Reading, Writing, Calculating, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning/Analysis, Works with Minimal Supervision, Strong Troubleshooting Skills, Manage Multiple Priorities and Complex Projects

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

*Must Qualify for Placon's authorized driver program

National: Up to 6 times per year

International: Up to 2 times per year

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive and professional manner that align with The Placon Way.