Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Greenville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Position at Attindas - US
Attindas Hygiene Partnersdesigns manufactures and markets absorbent hygiene products. The company sells adult incontinence and infant diapers among other products into the healthcare retail and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Attends Indas and Comfees as well as a wide range of private label brands for retailers.
Mission:We champion health dignity and comfort.
Vision:To be a global leader in absorbent hygiene by meeting consumers diverse needs through effective affordable and widely available personal care solutions.
Our Values:Personal Agile Innovative and Integrity
Job Summary:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in the design development and optimization of high-speed manufacturing equipment used in the production of absorbent hygiene products. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives ensuring manufacturing systems meet performance safety quality and regulatory standards. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that support business objectives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities:
Design and Development:
- Lead the design modification testing and optimization of high-speed mechanical systems assemblies and components to improve equipment performance throughput cost safety and quality. Designs for maintainability and manufacturability.
- Develop and maintain mechanical design standards engineering documentation and preventative maintenance strategies and recommends spare parts.
- Partner with product design business support operations quality and reliability teams to ensure equipment design supports product requirements and manufacturability.
Projects & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead or support capital projects including equipment upgrades new machine installations and integration of advanced technologies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency reduce waste and improve product quality.
- Collaborate with qualify and manage external vendors service contractors fabricators of machine parts and Original Equipment Manufacturers to evaluate and implement innovative mechanical solutions for small and large equipment upgrades and installations.
- Production & Reliability Support
- Provide support training and documentation for plant reliability and operations teams regarding the setup operation and maintenance of new equipment.
- Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring mechanical failures and process deviations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years as a Mechanical Engineer in a high speed high volume manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expertise in mechanical design machine dynamics motion systems vibration analysis and rotating equipment.
- Strong background in pneumatics hydraulics gear trains servo systems and web handling.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed precision converting equipment (cutting bonding folding and material feeding systems).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems. Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems efficiently and effectively.
- Proven ability to execute design modifications upgrades and troubleshooting with minimal downtime.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools.
- Proven track record in leading capital projects and implementing process improvements in manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma statistical analysis and process optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of quality systems standards (e.g. ISO or GMP standards)
- Proficient with project management and Microsoft Office software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years experience in a high speed high volume manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Absorbent hygiene paper packaging or converting industry experience.
- Experience integrating automation robotics and advanced sensor technologies into high-speed equipment.
- Experience working in GMP ISO or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher training or certification.
Attindas is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race color sex (including gender identity or expression sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status religion national origin genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
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