Manufacturing Process Improvement, CapEx, Maintenance, Machine Improvements

Manufacturing Process Improvement, Cap Ex, Maintenance, Machine Improvements Sumter, SC

$5,000 sign on Bonus. Competitive Salary [about $88K] World Class Corporation

MUST have the ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.

• Reports to the Technical Leader.
• Responsible for the lineside support projects and process improvement activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals specifically supporting a production line. Must be able to use data driven decisions to drive improvements and show effectiveness.
• Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement activities.

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements.
• Assist Project engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects
• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.
• Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam driven equipment, that integrate pneumatic, servo and PLC driven equipment/sensors.
• Has knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair and cultivating vendor relationships.
• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures for small scale improvements.
• Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
• Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.
• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation including: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.
• Help guide, mentor and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement
• MUST have the ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
• Required to advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
• Required to have experience and expertise in Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but Solid Works, AutoCAD preferred

• Preferred Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.

• All levels of experience shall be considered, compensation to align with experience.

***$5,000 Sign On Bonus with additional $5,000 Sign On Bonus 6 months after start date!

2+ to 5 years experience // Seniority Level – Associate // Management Experience Required – No // Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree