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Description

Position at Ayr Wellness

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world.

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

The mechanical engineer will evaluate and improve manufacturing processes using current known best practices derived from Lean Management, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and other sources while teaching and driving change and operational maturity in the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise as the site develops Ayr Operating System maturity.
• Maintain current SOPs / Work instructions, throughput rates, and yield expectations.
• Apply process standards to determine product costing.
• Work with the Director, Engineering & Continuous Improvement, and other Industrial Engineers to ensure site SOPs follow current understood best practice.
• Use various engineering methods to evaluate current practices and recommend improvements for review through the change management process.
• Facilitate and drive site level Rapid Improvement Events
• Identify and complete improvement projects aligned with Director of Operations quarterly and annual goals around Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Design and update tooling / fixtures
• Evaluate site level production flow and maintain site equipment layout.
• Work with Tech Ops and Project Managers to provide "boots on the ground" support to development / construction projects affecting the site. (i.e., new product lines etc.)
• Maintain a list of potential Capital Expenditures. Review with Director, Engineering & Continuous Improvement and Director of Operations to prioritize deployment within budget.
• Execute Engineering Change Orders in accordance with Ayr's change management process.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Minimum 5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or operations environment

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Results oriented - Empowered with knowledge of their potential and enjoys working hard to create wonder; is action oriented and full of energy for impactful and challenging projects; acts with minimal direction; seizes more opportunities than peers; exceeds goals and is consistently a top performer; applies key business and industry knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and take actions that drive business results; conscientious of the bottom line and steadfastly pushes self and others for results that deliver on Company goals.

Problem Solving - Utilizes rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions that build an ecosystem of knowledge; probes useful sources for answers and resolution; quickly identifies unforeseen problems and looks beyond the obvious to succeed; is resilient and continues pursuit of options when initial answers aren't favorable.

Functional / Technical Skill - Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment; understands how their job function supports being a force for good. Able to effectively manage budgets commensurate to their role.

Direct reports

No direct reports

Working conditions

Physical requirements

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.