Description

Job Purpose Statement

The Mechanical Engineer will utilize their expertise in process design and suggest improvements of manufacturing, thereby increasing productivity and reducing over manufacturing costs. Responsible for identifying, designing, planning and directing assigned projects in the area of new or modification of facilities, new or modified machinery used in the manufacturing process. Write capital procurement and justifications. Create and maintain operations budget. Utilize Lean concepts to reduce costs. This position works closely with maintenance staff and outside vendors to complete projects. This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization. They must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needs.

About The Carlstar Group

The Carlstar Group is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and is a global manufacturer of original equipment and aftermarket specialty tires and wheels for the agriculture, construction, outdoor power equipment, powersports, high speed trailer and flat free/manual markets. The diverse portfolio of solutions are offered under several leading brands including Carlisle^® tires and wheels, ITP^® tires and wheels, as well as Cragar^®, Black Rock^® and Unique^® wheels and Marastar^® manual tires. The Carlstar Group employs over 3400 associates in 17 facilities located in 4 countries. The Carlstar Group has a culture of converting great ideas into advanced products and has created a legacy of excellence in product innovation, quality, and customer service.

We became The Carlstar Group in December 2013 and previously operated at Carlisle Transportation Products and Carlisle Tire and Wheel.

For more about The Carlstar Group, visit www.carlstargroup.com.

Our success is rooted in the over 3,400 passionate team members that drive excellence in our business every day. We are proud to employ industry experts in the tire world as well as tremendous talent from other industries helping to create an environment where diversity of thought, leadership, continuous improvement and excellence are things we value most. Our growth and success as a company is dependent upon attracting and retaining the very best talent and we take that as our top priority. We work every day to ensure we take care of our employees by offering a total rewards package that includes competitive insurance coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans that include company matching contributions. We provide an atmosphere where employees can thrive by investing in development through tuition reimbursement and student loan pay down programs. We pride ourselves on being a company that offers lifelong career with opportunities to grow within or across different fields of expertise. Whether you’re in Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, working the shop floor, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or any other field of expertise, The Carlstar Group offers an exciting opportunity in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work to identify specifications for incoming material required to meet process capabilities and implement monitoring systems or audit techniques to test the ongoing maintenance of this specification.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes through the development of improved techniques and/or identification of improvements to equipment, tooling and fix Turing.
• Assess processes for their relevance, and assess the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Keep abreast of the trend of technology, investigate, and install most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company competitive at all times.
• Design, install and commission new production equipment, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.
• Apply the principles of mass, momentum and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme and detail design.
• Measure variances to standards, identify out of control variances, investigate reasons, suggest solutions, install and follow up.
• Develop standard work for new processes.
• Manage projects from concept to completion; ensuring the project is done on time and within the allocated budget.
• Select, manage and work with sub-contractors.
• Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
• Utilize safety guidelines (e.g. OSHA standards) when designing processes and/or equipment.
• Work closely with other engineers to drive process improvements through Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right tact time and quality of output, in order to meet customer requirements.
• Develop, design and maintain workplace plant layout through the use of ergonomics, Lean Manufacturing Tools, handling devices, etc.
• Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Work closely with other specialists, including: technicians responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates and finished products; engineers responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; and machine operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

BS in Engineering is preferred. Education and Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques in the design and operation of automated process control systems and their components.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of systems analysis, including business process and entity relationship analysis tools and methods.
• Familiarity with standard software packages, including Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project Scheduler or equivalent), database and flow charting.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor or Solid Works
• Experienced with applying Lean principles such as 5S, One Piece Flow, JIT, Judoka, TPM, Kanban and SMED.
• Knowledge of six sigma tools and methodologies preferred.

Personal Trait Profile:

• Ability to utilize computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including data entry, database management, and proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Stay abreast of new technologies and find ways to apply them to the facility.
• Ability to provide oral and written communication to all levels of employees within the Company.
• Ability to practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work