Mechanical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional)

Mechanical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional) Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers! - - - - - - - - - - - - Located in Lexington County, US5 is proud to be an integral partner with one of the fastest growing communities in South Carolina.  We are centrally located near many of the state's top destinations, with Lake Murray nestled in our backyard.  Our team has been manufacturing premium tires for passenger and light truck vehicles since 1981. Our facility is over 3 football fields in length, employs more than 1,800 team members and holds a variety of complex tire building machinery. We are committed to positively impacting the community through volunteer efforts. Our purpose centers around driving excellence and innovation with our people at the heart of our organization.     THE OPPORTUNITY This Engineer will be responsible for completing the Mechanical Engineering portion of projects in support of the Plant Capital execution, as well as Plant Technical support to enable the plant to meet its market, productivity, and/or quality goals.  They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the M.E. field. They will also complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and lead the installation, commissioning and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment. For customer projects, manages the design studies for industrial equipment installations that are necessary for the success of the Plant’s capital projects. She / he will ensure adherence to the customer’s specifications, local regulations, compliance of performance, and costs. WHAT YOU WILL DO Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities. Adhere to the quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-Conformities, etc.). Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress. Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.) Implement best practices for design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors. Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in manufacturing. Prepare detailed technical specifications for process equipment and machine installation activities. Provide detailed mechanical design and project management for assigned projects. Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade. Facilitate procurement, acceptance inspections, and maintain “as built” folders for assigned material and equipment projects. Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new systems that they implement. Provide project support, especially during installation, start-up and ramp up phases, is often "on-site" and "hands on", and many projects include implementation schedules during holidays and shutdowns. Additional for Senior Level: Start to finish technical Project Management including risk, schedule, budget, and resources. Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness. Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing. Lead contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications & machine installations through start-up and commissioning. Acquire validation of milestones during the installation, start-up and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed. Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed. Act as Equipment Referent (Owner) for specific machines, maintaining all documentation and relationships. WHAT YOU WILL BRING ·        Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field or equivalent technical experience. Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision. Self-motivation with a high degree of integrity and able to perform job duties with minimal direction on a timely basis. Success in working with other people or a team to meet a common objective. Developed/implemented team or group project plans that met or exceeded expectations. Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work. Experience with mechanics of materials, stress analysis and FEA is preferred. Experience with mechanical design standards; OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc. Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, piping and fittings. Experience with lifting devices, cranes, jibs, below the hook devices & end-effectors. Knowledge of sizing and selection of motors, reducers and servos. Complete machine design for parts, assemblies, detail drawings, bill of material, motion and interference analysis using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Engineering document management experience, Siemens Team Center preferred. Additional for Senior Level: ·        Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role or 7-10 years in a manufacturing maintenance area. Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. ·        Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines. ·        Develop and maintain technical documentation for responsible equipment. ·        Ability to coach, mentor and train junior engineers. ·        Proven experience in project management, from conception to completion. ·        Strong understanding of procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of complex manufacturing systems. Robotic experience is preferre