Mechanical Engineer
Join the Logoplaste Team!
Logoplaste is currently seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join our ILab team in Plainfield, IL (USA).
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for implementing and managing all mold and machine processes as well as managing the quality function for relevant machinery.
Key Tasks & Activities...
- Set up, repair and troubleshoot equipment, ancillary equipment and support equipment
- Make required mold changes / process adjustments and complete color changes
- Supervise the quality function in the plant, ensuring that processes, controls and employee task produce preforms to the specifications
- Analyze quality and SPC information to ensure robustness of quality systems
- Analyze downtime, scrap and cycle time data and prioritize improvement activities accordingly to positively affect the KPI's
- Complete preventative maintenance requirements in coordination with the Maintenance Team
- Supervise the quality function in the plant
- Train and document training for employees to ensure they are able to do their job with success
- Promote continuous improvement, through the use of improvement tools including SMED, 5S, Kaizen problem solving, etc.
- Participate in the safety processes of the plant
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping and GMP practices / Global Food Safety practices
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Who We Are Looking For...
Background and Experience
3-5 years manufacturing experience in SBM and IBM (SIPA Machines);Recognized certification or education in related field preferredStrong knowledge of PETTechnical Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsGood working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAPExperience with lean manufacturing processesInterpersonal Skills
Previous supervisory experience requiredGood communication and team building skillsAbility to effectively communicate technical system issuesPhysical requirements and work environmentMust be able to work flexible hours to complete necessary changes and provide support for processing on all shiftsAbility to work in a fast pace, lean environment with heat above 90 degreesAbility to sit, climb, stand, bend, crawl and walk on a varying basis throughout the assigned work scheduleAbility to carry and / or maneuver up to 50 poundsLogoplaste offers an excellent benefits package with genuine career development opportunities.