Mechanical Design Engineer

Lebanon, KY
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

Description :ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Develop and design robust manufacturing processes to ensure best-practice and lean manufacturing concepts to achieve or exceed quality and operational efficiency goals.

Apply mechanical strength knowledge in analyzing current processes for new product modifications and/or implementation of automation.
Conduct internal cross-functional design reviews to obtain affected party inputs and change requests.
Generate and maintain all CAD, detailed drawings, & BOMs from concept to completion. Will include both digital & physical copies with all general dimensions & tolerances.
Develop and manage master engineering schedule for all projects. Lead, coordinate, and supervise others to achieve all plan objectives of the master schedule.
Write equipment/tooling specifications, coordinate and oversee the design, construction, installation, start-up and trials of new equipment/tooling against the master schedule.
Create all documentation required for capital investment & obtain approval from upper management.
Establish manufacturing processes that meet all KPI targets for capital investment, part cost, scrap, part performance, delivery, layout, cycle time, efficiency, safety, ergonomic, and quality deliverables.
Develop all documentation for the process including but not limited to specifications, PFMEA’s, risk analysis, process plans, PFD’s, work combination tables, design reviews, trial reports, work instructions, condition standards, and capacity tracking.
Lead and support Kaizen activities after process is in production.
Proactively work to produce processes that are not capable of flowing out defects to the next process while working to countermeasure those that do and yokoten to similar processes
Problem solving and investigating problems utilizing root cause analysis and reporting
Perform all tasks in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and TGKY procedures and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Extensive equipment designing, building, and integration experience3D Solid modeling and design experience required, 3D printing experience a plusIn-depth knowledge of all feasible machining & manufacturing methods to achieve desired results.Thorough understanding of mechanical and/or electrical discipline.Mechanical and/or electrical design capability for equipment and toolingAbility to communicate and direct requirements effectively with customers and suppliersDemonstrated Project Management and leadership skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills and creating technical presentations/documents.Ability to read drawings, identify critical characteristics, lead design reviews, and develop PFMEA’sCapability to lead and conduct root cause analysis for current problems and potential occurrencesKnowledge of Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing conceptsStrong work ethic, take ownership/responsibility for projects, and maintain high level of productivityHigh aptitude to pick up on engineering principles and new technologyKnowledge of TS and ISO requirementsExcellent attendance and punctualityExperience working in a cross-cultural work environmentEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBS in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.COMMUNICATION SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.TECHNICAL SKILLSMicrosoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, and Project experienceSkilled in using AutoCAD, Solid Works, or other drafting softwareExperience with Mitsubishi, Keyence, and Fanuc products a plus.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSPrinciples of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting are necessary. Ability to perform high level mathematical calculations and to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURSThis is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyTG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.y law.

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