Manufacturing Engineer, US
Date Posted : July 7, 2017
Job Type : Manufacturing Engineer, US
Location : Wisconsin
Annual Salary : Negotiable
Years Experience : 4 years
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Job Description
Plant Engineer will report directly to the General Manager and job duties will consist of the following:
Will need to become intimately familiar with the manufacturing processes and ensure that safe and best practices are being adhered to
Responsible for the development, design and execution of all major capital projects
Oversee all special projects including manufacturing process improvements
Responsible for overseeing all continuous improvement projects pertaining to plant operations
Will need to have the “hands on” approach and will have direct involvement in delegated “capital” projects (i.e. purchase of new machinery, additions/alterations to plant)
Self-starter with a continuous vision to improve all aspect of plant operations
Responsible for the maintenance of the site and buildings to include all building services
Responsible for hiring, reviewing and disciplining any direct reports
Assist the maintenance department with technical issues to maintain an acceptable level of equipment availability
Continually optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of all plant processes and equipment to maximize throughput and minimize cost
Ensure all legislated inspections are completed and deficient items corrected
Define the requirements of a world class preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance program
Assist the maintenance department with all technical issues when requested
Work with the technical teams of our joint venture partners in developing new processes and equipment changes
Responsible for the management of all major shutdown maintenance
As part of the leadership team ensure the workplace is free of hazards and kept in exceptional 5S condition
Act as co-chair of an effective JHSC
Act as site SPA for all environmental regulations
Must be flexible regarding working hours and off hour call ins
Manage all contractor based maintenance
Develop and maintain an inventory of essential critical spares
Keep current on industry technology
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Candidate should possess a P. Eng designation (or is in the process of obtaining designation), with a Mechanical Engineering degree from a North American institution
Must have 5 & years’ experience as a Plant Engineer or a Mechanical Engineer (or in a similar role)
Previous budgetary & fiscal responsibility experience
Candidates with metal processing/aluminum extrusion experience, tool design, tool room practices and fabrication knowledge will be seriously considered