Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer continuously evaluates the plant machines for reliability and effectiveness. They work closely with engineering team members, maintenance, and operations, and provide day‑to‑day technical support on all aspects of plant machine center operations. The engineer plans and schedules preventative and predictive maintenance, acts as the plant liaison for new system start‑up and commissioning by outside control contractors and system integrators, and ensures proper transfer of documented PLC program changes, manuals, and training.

• Perform design of experiments (DOE) to redesign systems creating chronic issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and update all documentation for machine centers, as needed (schematics, manuals, PI&D).
• Source parts through schematics, spare parts manual, and parts attendant.
• Make recommendations on spare parts for internal inventory.
• Create work orders and PMs through D365 and add all parts required for the scope of work to be performed.
• Help coordinate and facilitate the scheduling of overhauls.
• Drive process improvements and present to the Engineering Department.
• Schedule downtime repairs with packaging, maintenance, and project manager/supervisors.
• Work together with Operations and utilize all resources to eliminate downtime.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by teaching technicians how to perform technician PMs.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Drive improvements through the CI processes and playbook that Goodyear has established.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing and engineering team to define engineering acceptance standards and specifications based on the voice of the customer.
• Validate and characterize new processes, equipment, and fixtures for production implementation focused on damage‑free.
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document engineering critical characteristics.
• Collaborate with the Quality, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Managers to reduce and eliminate downtime contained on the single agenda.
• Perform BDA and RCAs for issues that arise from the production floor.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and work in a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Drive GMP and 5S initiatives.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills with cognitive actions.
• Understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business.
• Launch and drive large capital projects from design recommendations to complete ownership.
• Drive MTBF to be best in class.
• Drive MTTR to be best in class.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• High‑speed manufacturing, dairy processing, and packaging experience.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation is a plus.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking:
  Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑demand production facility.

• Follow all safety standards and life‑saving rules that have been established.
• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy in production areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet company, customer, and/or government requirements/standards as prioritized by the company.
• Initiate action to prevent nonconformities relating to food safety and product quality.
• Identify and record any problems relating to food safety and the quality of ingredients, processes, or systems.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products in terms of food safety and quality until corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume duties as required.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance).
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work‑life balance.
• Paid parental leave and adoption…