Mechanical Engineer I

Principal Purpose of the Position:
• Provides support to Manufacturing, Maintenance and Quality groups within the plant. The tasks of the position will be project-based, and focused on improving plant yield, productivity, quality and cost.
• Responsible for supporting the plant processes for defect prevention, and improvements in quality, productivity, yield and cost reduction.
• Provides technical assistance to the various departments within the plant with analytical trouble shooting, process improvements, cost improvements, equipment upgrades and installation.
• Provides support in the purchase, modification and improvement of standard equipment.
• Provides input in cross-functional teams.
• Possesses a basic understanding of engineering/design and provides design support to more senior Engineers.
• Works with plant maintenance to update prints and parts on equipment modifications or obsolete components.
• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
Experience:
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with design of machinery and equipment.
Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Windows based programs required.
• The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams, vendors and management.
• Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• 3D CAD experience; Knowledge of Auto Desk Inventor or Fusion 360 preferred.
• Ability to use engineering economic analysis and statistical methods for decision making.

Supervisory responsibilities: None
Work environment:
• Must be able to walk extensively during the workday, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.
• Computer work.
• Must be physically able to meet the tasks specified in accordance with CLI requirements.

Travel: Occasional; domestic.