Manufacturing Process Engineer Sumter, South Carolina , Full Time (MK)

Job summary

• Reports to the Technical Leader.

• Responsible for the lineside support projects and process improvement activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals specifically supporting a production line. Must be able to use data driven decisions to drive improvements and show effectiveness.

• Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion through existing process optimization quality/waste improvement and cost improvement activities.

• Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity interacting with several levels of cross-functional teams.

Essential functions

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements.

• Assist Project engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects

• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.

• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.

• Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam driven equipment that integrate pneumatic servo and PLC driven equipment/sensors.

• Supports the plant manufacturing effort with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a FAST-PACED environment.

• Has knowledge of common Engineering industry practices equipment repair and cultivating vendor relationships.

• Coordinates activities between equipment vendors Division R & D and plant functional departments.

• Manage multiple projects of small to large scope projects requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety Quality Delivery and Cost objectives.

• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures for small scale improvements.

• Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborates with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.

• Helps facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data driven troubleshooting.

• Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects cost savings and reliability

• Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.

• Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications including physical installation debugging and training of production personnel.

• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation including: validations Operations Procedures Preventive Maintenance schedules Engineering Change Notifications and Bill of Materials.

• Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup adjustment and assessment of possible improvements.

• Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.

• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.

• Help guide mentor and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement

• MUST have the ability to modify redesign and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.

• Required to advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel Word Powerpoint etc)

• Required to have experience and expertise in SolidWorks AutoCAD etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks AutoCAD preferred

• Must have the ability to present convey content and garner understanding publicly to a nontechnical audience. (Example: Project report outs Technical Trainings Safety Stand downs etc.)

Additional responsibilities

• Performs other duties as required.

• Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting maintenance and improvement projects.

• Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification adjustment removal and installation of equipment.

• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Education

• Preferred Bachelors or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.

Experience

• All levels of experience shall be considered compensation to align with experience