Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Wilmington NC USA 28405

Duration: 12 Months (with a possibility of extension)

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A. Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.

B. Supervise and provide direction to contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.

C. Perform hands-on troubleshooting, process start-up, design, and documentation of Mechanical and Electrical Systems for new or modified production equipment.

D. Create and modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.

E. Provide direction to technicians to create and modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.

F. Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Majority of time will be spent on production floor working on equipment)

A. Execute initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.

B. Provide third-level troubleshooting support, directing contract engineering techs, and trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes in design to solve equipment/process issues.

C. Procure and expedite materials for new or modified equipment.

D. Develop mechanical and electrical installation checklists and schedules. Oversee, as appropriate, the usage of these systems.

E. Prepare work orders and direct maintenance personnel and/or outside contract trades in the fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation of equipment.

F. Review and update installation documentation and drawings as required.

G. Redline existing drawings and follow-up with drafting services or oversee draftsmen as required to resolve design issues.

H. Provide training to contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.

I. Re-design mechanical components to reduce installation cost, solve equipment interferences, and correct inadequate designs.

J. Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.

K. Develop cost reduction plans for the improvement of installation projects.

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Education required:

BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Project Management

Experience required:

Minimum 5 years of experience

Skill or work style preferred:

A. Self-motivated

B. Results oriented

C. Ability to handle multiple priorities

D. Ability to work well with varied job requirements

E. Ability to work well in small teams is essential

F. Well organized

Unique or special requirements:

A. All positions will require the majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment

B. Strong practical hands-on mech. aptitude

C. Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate, pressure, level

D. Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators.

Equipment or software experience preferred:

Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word, AutoCAD® 2023, Inventor 2023, MS Project, Pneumatic systems and schematics, Motion Control systems, Automated equipment systems