Mechanical engineer

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline; or five (5) years of equivalent training and experience to have comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations associated with fundamental mechanical engineering principles may be substituted for a degree.

P. Eng designation is required.

Five to ten (5-10) years of applied professional experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience PM technologies (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic), the sciences of heat transfer and flow of solids, liquids and powder.

Experience with P&I, Equipment Layout Drawings, grinding, conveying, mixing, forming, design optimization & troubleshooting.

Experience with project cost estimating, competitive bidding, critical path scheduling, resource funding, and capital funding.

Knowledge of or experience utilizing WCM, EEM, Kaizens, Lean, TPM, Root Cause, PFMEA & DFMEA toolsets.

Excellent problem solving capabilities and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

Flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication.

Ability to understand operating principles of our major process equipment (detail level, grade dependent).

Application of combustion analysis, mass & energy balance, machine & fluid dynamics.

Minor structural, building design improvements.

Experience using AutoCAD LT.

Works is a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals and temperature changes. Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work. May require travel by air and rental cars.

Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on plant floor. Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Job may require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer or engaging in telephone conversation. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.

The above declarations are not intended to be all-inclusive of this position’s duties, responsibilities and requirements to do this job. They are intended only to describe its general nature

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