Mechanical Engineer

Overview

AHF Products is a leader in innovative flooring products and solutions with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets. With decades of experience in award-winning wood flooring design, innovation, product development, manufacturing, and service, we improve the quality of people’s lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. We are headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania with a global manufacturing footprint employing over 2250 people worldwide.

We believe that business is personal. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of teamwork and trust, we consider our staff, customers, and suppliers as true partners. We pledge to deliver reliable, consistent, and best-in-class products, services, and support. We look for people who aren’t afraid to act on ideas, commit the courage to drive successful outcomes and have fun along the way.

If these ideals appeal to you, you are going to want to join our team!

AHF Products has a great career opportunity for a Project Engineer at our Kankakee Plant. Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical services for Kankakee. These services include process improvement work, daily process support, cost reduction activities, and project management. This position plays a critical role in our Lean and continuous improvement activities.

• Mechanical Engineer jobs design, develop and test the manufacture and installation of Mechanical equipment, components and systems
• Provide technical support, oversight, and leadership for all areas of engineering projects including safety, schedule, cost and performance
• Focus on process improvement work, daily process support, cost reduction activities, and project management
• Prepare and analyze technical drawings and specifications to ensure installations and operations conform to customer requirements
• Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
• Plan, develop and maintain overall project schedule and cost in accordance with company standards and policies
• Identify and develop projects involving building maintenance, repairs and improvements including equipment related to compressed air systems, HVAC systems, energy systems, electrical systems and process water systems
• Lead the design, installation and commissioning of plant facilities, plant utilities and associated control systems
• Use Lean and Six sigma fundamentals, collaborate with the operations team to troubleshoot any processing issues that may arise during normal day to day operations
• Actively participate in incident investigations and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with all standards and customer requirements, including OSHA Guidelines
• Schedule flexibility needed with occasional weekends and holidays for project work

• Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Able to drive positive cultural change and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must understand systems, design of repeatable processes, and utilize statistical tools when appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical
• 3-5 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
• Background in managing capital improvement projects, including developing requests and schedules, handling vendor selection, and managing the project from start to finish
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking
• Personal experience in Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals with an emphasis on root cause analysis
• AutoCAD experience or other drawing technologies for design work
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
• Positive and Verifiable Work History
• Must follow safety guidelines…