Mechanical Engineer

Do you want to be part of creating beauty that lasts for generations Are you seeking a company that values Transparency Ownership Unity Grit & Hustle Do you crave being part of a TOUGH winning team in a growth-oriented environment

AHF Products is a leader in innovative flooring products and solutions with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets. With decades of experience in award-winning wood flooring design innovation product development manufacturing and service we improve the quality of peoples lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. We are headquartered in Mountville Pennsylvania with a global manufacturing footprint employing over 2250 people worldwide.

We believe that business is personal. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of teamwork and trust we consider our staff customers and suppliers as true partners. We pledge to deliver reliable consistent and best-in-class products services and support. We look for people who arent afraid to act on ideas commit the courage to drive successful outcomes and have fun along the way. If these ideals appeal to you you are going to want to join our team!

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

AHF Products has a great career opportunity for a Project Engineer at our Kankakee Plant. Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager the Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical services for Kankakee. These services include process improvement work daily process support cost reduction activities and project management. This position plays a critical role in our Lean and continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Mechanical Engineer jobs design develop and test the manufacture and installation of Mechanical equipment components and systems

Provide technical support oversight and leadership for all areas of engineering projects including safety schedule cost and performance

Focus on process improvement work daily process support cost reduction activities and project management

Prepare and analyze technical drawings and specifications to ensure installations and operations conform to customer requirements

Coordinate manufacturing installation maintenance and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications codes and customer requirements

Plan develop and maintain overall project schedule and cost in accordance with company standards and policies

Identify and develop projects involving building maintenance repairs and improvements including equipment related to compressed air systems HVAC systems energy systems electrical systems and process water systems

Lead the design installation and commissioning of plant facilities plant utilities and associated control systems

Use Lean and Six sigma fundamentals collaborate with the operations team to troubleshoot any processing issues that may arise during normal day to day operations

Actively participate in incident investigations and risk assessments

Ensure compliance with all standards and customer requirements including OSHA Guidelines

Schedule flexibility needed with occasional weekends and holidays for project work

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Able to drive positive cultural change and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.

Must understand systems design of repeatable processes and utilize statistical tools when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Engineering preferable Mechanical

3-5 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment

Background in managing capital improvement projects including developing requests and schedules handling vendor selection and managing the project from start to finish.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking

Personal experience in Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals with an emphasis on root cause analysis

AutoCAD experience or other drawing technologies for design work

Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check employment verification and drug screening

Positive and Verifiable Work History

Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment e.g. safety glasses side shields approved safety shoes and other PPE as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Push pull carry and lift 20 - 50lbs

Walking stretching bending stooping twisting reaching grasping and repetitive movements

Talk hear read write and comprehend English

Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment

MENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Think analytically

Make decisions

Develop options and implement solutions

Work with a team

Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)

Attention to detail

Communicate effectively

Multitask in a fast pace environment

Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.