Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

Location:

Ideal candidate will reside near a major airport in the Midwest and/or Eastern Region of the US as this position will require up to 70% regular travel to the Plant locations.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering (with an Electrical Engineering emphasis) will support 16 facilities of the North American Food & Household Division manufacturing operations. This position will work closely with the manufacturing facilities in regard to electrical programming, problem solving, etc. for both the 3-Piece and 2-Piece steel and aluminum food/aerosol cans, promotional packaging, and end processes.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Sr Manager Production Engineering (Electrical) duties would include but not be limited to the following:

• Providing problem-solving on electrical technical matters relating to food can and end performance
• Developing full documentation package of new and existing installations
• Continued support of new installations and plants until production efficiencies and goals are met
• Support plants and personnel as required to identify production problems or issues, identify viable solutions and implement the same
• Develop job completion schedules and monitor their progress
• Guide, support and train plant electrical teams

Job Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years in a packaging manufacturing environment, food production or a similar industry.
• Strong technical knowledge demonstrating broad understanding of electrical power and controls design and installation
• Demonstrated experience in PLC logic programming, documentation, and troubleshooting control programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, etc.)
• Experience with facilities power distribution (including voltages to 600v & three phase) and control systems and subsystems
• Power transmission equipment such as gearboxes, drive trains, conveying equipment, etc.
• Proven record of delivering engineering outputs to achieve scheduled targets
• Effective communication skills are needed for this role, both verbal and written as well as the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and eager to take the initiative; with the ability to work effectively in a team setting and as an individual
• Well organized and detail oriented with good time management skills
• Strong PC skills are a must, especially using Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Committed to on-going personal development and career growth

Preferred Requirements

• Steel and/or aluminum manufacturing environment experience would be ideal
• A certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing would be a plus

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Will be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting in a plant environment as well as in an office.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.