Plant Process Engineer

About the Role

This role will be responsible for maintaining and improving production across various products and equipment on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Training operators in proper process, tool usage, and tool maintenance.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams on process efficiency, quality, and safety improvement projects.
• Developing new designs using 3D modeling software like Solidworks for carts or production tools, and working with fab shops for fabrication.
• Working closely with contractors to coordinate utility needs (e.g., air and electrical drops) and oversee the installation of new equipment.
• Coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Troubleshooting machines.
• Providing hands-on support to production lines as needed.
• Completing hands-on testing for new process changes.
• 95% of the workday will be on the manufacturing floor working on projects, operating, and repair of equipment.
• Involvement with equipment operators to ensure parts are programmed, training, and any process-related issues.
• Working with Safety, Quality, and Industrial Engineering teams on parts, assembly, and process improvements.
• Implementation of Engineer Change Notices (ECN) and Process Change Instructions (PCI).
• Supporting production and capable of building all products to expected quality standards on an as-needed basis.
• Assisting production staff with product-related questions.
• Working with the Plant manager on various facility improvement projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• AutoCAD or similar software
• 3D modeling software like Solidworks
• Ability to work standing for 8 - 10 hours at a time.
• Required to use ladder, forklift, or other means to acquire parts for product assembly.
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently.

Qualifications

• 0-10 yrs experience
• 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Must be strong in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred.
• Must enjoy hands-on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience needed.
• Multi-tasking, problem solving, and strong communication skills a must.
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and maintaining a safe work environment.