Mechanical Engineer

Purpose:

Work closely with the operational and maintenance teams to insure that equipment is in good working order and identify improvements that can lead to efficiency improvements, cost reduction and better employee engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Support all plant safety initiatives
• Instigate studies and actions to resolve technical problems, reduce waste and improve team performance throughout the cold end
• Monitor, together with team members, process performance in order to identify areas for improvement and coordinate an/or lead corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist with mechanical improvements through TPM, P.M., and Capital Expenditure Projects.
• Maintain/update mechanical and site drawings
• Assist in the commissioning new plant equipment and other systems to ensure that the introduction into the production facility is handled efficiently and within minimum disruption.
• Lead studies and actions to improve the efficiency of the area and maintain assets.
• Promote process standards that correspond to the plant’s objectives, costs and supply in order to meet the needs of the customer.
• Initiating and following up on plant cost savings ideas
• Be the primary site contact for the design, install and implementation of new equipment.
• Lead site activities with regards to new equipment during all phases of projects.
• Interface effectively with contractors to ensure implementation success.
• Build the timeline and scope of projects and develop needs to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Resolve issues that arise from daily project problems for completion.
• Maintain progress reports of all projects and report to Manager.
• Identify future projects to ensure Plant sustainability and promote continuous improvement.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and training procedures for new equipment and review existing documents.
• Occasional travel may be required, less than twice per year.
• Support the operation process, understanding the process is a 24/7 operation, becoming a member on rotation of our on-call team.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

Innovation and Change

The major focus of this position to improve our equipment and systems which requires a creative and innovative though process.

Passion for Excellence

Not being satisfied with average results, pushing for excellence in all areas.

Influential

Must seeks and obtain buy-in from operations teams that do not report through you requiring the ability to help folks see the benefit for them in every improvement.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or similar Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
• Solid Works and Auto Cad proficiency a definite plus
• Digital Printing

Qualifications Desired:

• SAP experience
• Project management and coordinating activities
• Advanced Excel user – use of formulas and macros
• Lean Manufacturing problem solving tools
• Presentation skills
• Active listening with clear, accurate and concise communication
• Knowledge base in electrical and programming a plus
• Able to demonstrate good problem-solving driven by data
• Ability to rapidly learn new concepts with little to no supervision
• Must be able to lead and train maintenance and operators on new equipment being installed.
• Deal with contractors on a regular basis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering Education or related field

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