Manufacturing Engineer

SP Industries, an ATS company has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team!

The primary focus of the Manufacturing Applications Engineer is to coordinate all engineering aspects of planning, designing, selecting and integrating production machinery, tools (mold) and equipment for SP Scienceware.  His or her secondary focus will be to provide engineering services to all other areas of the company, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Plans and oversees all engineering aspects of equipment selection, tool making and automation projects including new and retrofitted equipment.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements and implementation plans for new manufacturing machinery and existersees the engineering aspects of installation, startup, testing and debugging and troubleshooting processes to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Come up with operating procedures and implement new procedures for new or existing equipment.
• Determines specifications and procurement resources for components, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedule required to maintain machines and equipment in operating condition.  Provide training to other employees.
• Assists writing and implement PLC program and HMI interface.
• Assists New Product Development team in selecting manufacturing processes for new products and existing product improvements.
• Assist in product improvement and engineering change process. Provide support to other department to implement the engineering change notice.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in field and represents SP Industries.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, and 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Bachelor or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.  One to two years directly related experience in all aspects of manufacturing engineering and automation.  Expertise in preparing specifications, evaluation and selection, programming (PLC), installation, startup and troubleshooting of various PLC/HMI.  Background in Computer Aided Design (SolidWorks) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical engineering design and production concepts

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Any additional required training is as determined appropriate by the immediate supervisor with inputs from, but not limited to the individual, management, personnel, or the safety committee.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Corrective lenses are authorized.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional, intermittent loud mechanical noise levels.

HSE

Supervisors are responsible for promoting, monitoring and enforcing work practices which support the prevention of workplace illness and injury, as well as protection of the environment.

Supervisor responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Ensure that equipment, materials and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner
• Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures
• Applies progressive discipline as appropriate for health, safety and/or environmental violations
• Advise employees of the existence of any potential or actual health and safety risks
• Provide appropriate instruction for safe work
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
• Conduct periodic inspections and audits in accordance with legislative and/or corporate requirements
• Conduct accident/incident investigations, prepare necessary reports and communicate to line management, health and safety personnel and health and safety committee
• Ensure that all employees, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment
• Support activities and initiatives outlined by the Joint Health and Safety Committee