Mechanical Engineer

Growing Manufacturing firm in Pompano Beach has a need for a Mechanical/ Mfg Engineer Opening. It is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. 

• Find potential for opportunities by analyzing production patterns and technical requirements (Review drawings of parts, shop floor; Conduct process analysis; Speak to vendors regarding technical options to improve production processes; Calculate improvement potentials; Present findings to peers and management, propose solutions)
• Plan, justify and execute projects (Draft justifications based on safety, quality of parts, ROI; Lead capital investment projects to achieve the planned outcome, the timeline and budget; Track savings/improvements
• Source new tooling, work holding and production equipment (CNC and manual), arrange their repairs and alterations, manage the maintenance cycle of the equipment
• Work with the product development group to start production on newly developed products
• Educate others (train operators on new processes, document process in Work Instructions)
• Participate in and lead LEAN events (5S of work area, 5s & LEAN workshops)

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or alternative equivalent experience or combination of education and experience are accepted
• Minimum two years’ experience in working as a mechanical/manufacturing engineer
• Familiarity with machining processes like grinding, turning, milling or deburring on plastic components
• Experience in managing projects and capital projects
• Experience with 2D drafting for floor layouts and moving machines and creating floor layouts
• 3D drafting experience
• Ability and experience to create fixtures and machine components
• Able to use mechanical gauges to take measurement (indicators, micrometers, calibers)
• Understanding of geometrical tolerances GDT and checking parts against it
• Able to analyze data in excel with formulas, Pivot tables
• Experience using ERP software like SAP is a plus
•  Familiarity with machining processes like grinding, turning, milling or deburring on plastic components
• Ability to determine heat treatment on parts (chilling, stress relief)
• Ability and experience to use hand tools to assemble, disassemble, cut, drill
• Experience working within a team
• Robotics experience a plus