Mechanical Engineer

Description:
EDUCATION 1. Minimum Education:
This position has the following minimum educational requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED: Required
• Associates Degree: Required
• BA/BS Degree - Preferred – Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• In lieu of BA/BS degree, 10 years of Technical or Manufacturing experience required
• 2 years medical device manufacturing experience preferred

This role will master the Production Technology and Maintenance Techniques being responsible for:
• Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed), Investigation and Resolution
• Development of Maintenance standards
• Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines
• Building maintenance skills for the operators
• Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available)
Ensures compliance with Client quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and Client safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold Client Values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed) Investigation and Resolution
a. Attend Tier 1 and Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.
b. Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
c. Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective.
d. Coach Technicians and Operators in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures
e. Support all CI projects/validations as required to help improve equipment reliability
2. Development of Maintenance standards
a. Engage with Operators and Technicians to effectively use Daily Task Maintenance and Planned and Preventative Maintenance to increase OEE and safety performance
b. Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity. Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools
3. Implementation of basic maintenance process and settings for the designated product line(s).
a. Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.
b. Lead Maintenance activity for respective line in conjunction with Preventative Maintenance Leader.
c. Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.
4. Building maintenance skills for Technicians and Operators.
a. Provide Training and Coaching to Operators and Technicians on DTM/ PPM Maintenance activities and standards.

5. Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available).
a. Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.
b. Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/ SAP.
c. Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.
d. Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.
6. Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner.
7. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• Development of Maintenance standards for designated manufacturing unit.
• Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines.
• Building maintenance skills for the technicians and operators.

Levels of Supervision: None, Small Team (1-~10), Medium Team (~10-20) or Large Team (?20)

This positions has the following level of supervision: Other People Leaders: None
Exempt Associates: None
Hourly Associates: Medium Team (10-20)