Mechanical Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

Mebane - Mebane, NC 27302

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Shift: Day

• Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, machines, and mechanical equipment used for production.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment in the new plant, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project requirements.
• Perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on newly installed equipment.
• Design process flow and material flow for the facility while optimizing the use of available resources.
• Develop production plans to meet customer demand.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs), material codes, and assist with development of logic to create a SAP system for operation of the plant.
• Manage and work with contractors to obtain quotes, develop tools, and install utility, overhead crane, and tooling setup.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing process flows to enhance productivity and quality and minimize costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate equipment failures and optimize equipment performance.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of mechanical systems to minimize downtime and ensure operational reliability.
• Provide technical support to production teams to address electrical-related concerns and improve productivity.
• Manage project timelines and milestones, identifying and addressing potential delays to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Design layouts for the production line to meet future requirements and utilize AutoCAD to update current layout based on the requirements and changes.

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related plus 2 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related.

• Deep knowledge of mechanical system design and optimization.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Utilities systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
• Proven ability to conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and develop corrective actions that enhance safety and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently operate within Fiix, MP2, or Maintenance Connection Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping tools, Standard Work and Visual Management.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical data analysis and process optimization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial automation and robotics.
• Proven experience with energy efficiency and sustainability practices.
• Demonstrated experience training and mentoring lower-level Mechanical Engineers.