Mechanical Engineer II
Mechanical Engineer II
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Job Description
Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group which manufactures synthetic fibers carbon fibers plastics and chemicals and employs more than 45000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.
TPAs films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental social and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting .
We currently have an opportunity available for a Mechanical Engineer. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager the Mechanical Engineer will ensure successful execution of the specification design qualification and installation of new and modified capital equipment starting with small projects now while developing skills to increase the size and scope of multiple large projects by directing contractors and vendors.
The engineering group works on a wide array of equipment to support the Lumirror Division which is both an industrial plant and a chemical plant. The group designs equipment in-house specifies equipment from vendors oversees contractors for installation tests and starts equipment up. We also support other divisional groups as needed.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will be involved with a wide array of construction and equipment such as; building modifications & construction power transmission equipment (motors gearboxes shafting bearings couplings clutches brakes etc.) small and large rotating equipment piping pumps blowers vacuum systems pneumatics hydraulics tanks pressure vessels bulk storage silos exhaust systems HVAC and many more.
The work of the engineering group is challenging and diverse. While there is detailed design work the position is not just sitting at a desk. Each engineer oversees their project including directing contractors to perform installation work. Projects allow for tremendous learning and growth.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate direct and lead engineering efforts to ensure optimum engineering of assigned projects to meet schedule requirements for the installation and modification of production equipment.
- Mechanical design and development of equipment. From modifications to new processes. Including detailed mechanical drawings detailed for machining and fabrication along with sizing and selecting power transmission systems and auxiliary equipment sizing various fluid systems HVAC exhaust pneumatic water and steam.
- Interface with vendors and contractors on a regular basis to resolve issues.
- Facilitate communication between vendors and TPA Production Technical Sales Maintenance and Engineering groups.
- Maintain cost controls through interaction with the accounting group.
- Coordinate meetings from kick-off through production trials.
- Create and monitor project timelines.
- Develop and establish cost estimates and project options to support the quoting function.
- Supervise contractors and vendors for project installations.
Education and Experience
We are seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (required) with 3-10 years of design and project management experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to research and learn. With the scope covered by the group the position is a continuous learning process.
Additional requirements include:
- Strong technical skills in materials manufacturing quality and product design skills.
- Ability to use CAD to design equipment and associated systems along with facility layouts. We work in a varity of platforms both 3D and 2D.
- Ability to determine if tooling equipment and part designs meet requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated superior communication teamwork and organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately quote design tools/equipment and parts.
- Ability to develop and meet project schedules along with contingency plans.
- Demonstrated ability to develop project budgets and meet financial goals.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop future needs.
- Demonstrated ability to think out of the box and recommend options.
- Ability to lead others. Responsibility may include direct supervision of outside contractors.
- Demonstrated broad understanding of capabilities and technologies of the facility suppliers and customers.
- High level of proficiency with solid modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred) AutoCad MS Office and MS Project.
Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and medical-related conditions) age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.
It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons including the community and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives we are committed to maintaining a drug tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing.
Employment Type
Full-Time
