Mechanical Process Engineer

Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing processes including equipment specification, layout design, quality, and efficiency. Responsible for developing procedures to reduce all risks to ALARA while improving safety, quality, and productivity. Provides instruction and technical support to manufacturing plants and aid in improving the coordination and collaboration between departments and teams. Ensures consistent application of all processes across the various manufacturing plants. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires being located in the US and eligibility to work in the US.

This position requires up to 50% travel to manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, with frequent air travel. To ensure timely plant support, the ideal candidate will reside near an existing Insteel facility; relocation assistance may be available for a highly qualified candidate who meets all role requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• An individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
• Develops techniques, procedures, and application of equipment utilizing knowledge of production specifications, material properties, and engineering principles.
• Develops and maintains standardized operating procedures and provides necessary training for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Direct and coordinates inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, and standards.
• Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new equipment, processes and procedures.
• Consults with equipment suppliers to determine appropriate equipment and specifications.
• Performs process analysis for cost reduction and quality, efficiency and yield improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership of Lean/Continuous Improvement.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Professional Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. (An associate’s degree and extensive experience may be considered.)
• Experience working directly within manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Data driven problem solving approach including root cause analysis.Solid understanding of Lean Principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and CAD.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions