Mechanical Engineer - Central Engineering

Company: Constellium
Location: Muscle Shoals
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

United States, Alabama, Muscle ShoalsRemote Position:NoFebruary 10th, 2022Internship:NoPrimary PurposeThe Mechanical Engineer will apply the principles of Mechanical Engineering, physics and materials science for the practical application of design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of manufacturing systems for the optimization of equipment, procedures, and departmental budgets.The primary role of the mechanical engineer is to compliment the engineering group in maintaining the highest standards for management of engineering functions to maintain and improve existing infrastructure and evolve with continuous improvement in the most effective ways practical.Align with the organization's strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality and productionGeneral AccountabilitiesCore Values: Emulate and lead by the Constellium Core Values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Transparency, Collaboration and Empowerment to safely achieve continuous improvement in profitability by meeting our customers' needsSafety: Work to continually improve safety performance by reducing, and where possible, eliminating risk with the ultimate goal of an injury free work environmentQuality: Support efforts to meet and exceed customer quality requirements, to deliver on-time, safely and efficientlyManufacturing Excellence: Support consistent and sustainable performance through standardization and measurable results (KPIs)Key accountabilitiesDefines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions to facility systemsProvides direction to project, process and maintenance of production equipmentSupports emergency troubleshooting, repairs, and corrections to facility and the facility's equipmentApplies knowledge to rolling theories and other processing techniquesProvides design modifications to improve facility productivity, quality, process cost, and safetyImproves the level of preventive maintenance and equipment reliabilityApplies knowledge of materials to determine suitability and advise with respect to structural integrity, strength, and durability to enhance facilities and equipmentCoordinates outage and construction activity with production and maintenance departmentsPlans and support installation of all process equipment for future modifications and overhaulsAssists in the preparation of comprehensive capital maintenance and capital investment projectsRoles and ResponsibilitiesMain Functions:Works with the engineering group to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new installations meets and exceeds performance expectationsReviews and manages vendor specifications and compiles technical evaluations to support procurementEnsures compliance to national safety and engineering standards is metParticipates in the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specificationsEnsures that condition and documentation preservation is performedParticipates in system functional performance testingIdentifies system manual requirements and ensures all documents are createdUnderstands and utilizes Reliability Centered Maintenance methods (development of Work Instructions, support Reliability Engineer and Techs, continuous improvement of equipment performance)Understands and utilizes Hydraulic Power Units and systems (able to read/ follow schematics, implement corrective actions, a solid understanding of the theories and good practices)Documents all baseline reading, settings, positions and store for future referenceExecutes small to mid-size projects from inception to handoverDevelops a clear understanding of equipment's intended function, communicates this understanding to engineering and maintenance teamCarries out contractor coordination and contract management (writing Scope of Work, General Work Permits, Establishing Lock Out Tagout procedures, Reviewing Job Hazard Analysis, scheduling the work, etc.)Assists in the supervision of supplier interventions during installation, challenge solutions, and refines needs as necessaryLeadership competencies, technical skills requirementBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum of 5 years of experience in engineeringSome knowledge of materials (steel, concrete, asphalt, etc.) as it pertains to facilities and equipment maintenanceSolid understanding and experience with AutoCAD 2013 or later versionTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointStrong problem solving, judgment, and critical thinking skillsAptitude for detailed work requiring a high degree of accuracyGood communication, high level of autonomy, collaboration and interpersonal skills are equally importantPerform, understand and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation, and have a good track record working effectively within a team-based environmentProvides technical support for the Engineering Department for Structural and Mechanical aspects of day to day engineeringDevelops mechanical equipment systems and planned maintenance activitiesAssists in training of other team members on mechanical standards and processes.Technical Support of Production Operations:Defines, designs, develops, monitors, and refines an asset maintenance planParticipates in process optimizationProvides input to a risk management plan to anticipate risks that adversely impact operationsAnalyzes and diagnoses equipment breakdowns, develops long term solutions or mitigation plansProvides technical support to production, maintenance management, and technical personnelUtilizes predictive and condition monitoring techniques to monitor equipment healthEstimates maintenance costs and evaluation of alternativesCompletes forecasting of spare parts for electrical/controls equipmentSupports procurement activities to source suppliers for various services and spare partsWrites technical specifications for repairs (quality control) and procurementEstablishes replacement/rebuild programs (including vendor assessments)Applies scheduling and project management principlesAssesses required tools and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipmentAssesses risks within a project and reports safety hazardsLeadership Competencies, Technical Skills RequirementTechnical Skills and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringExperience dealing with: mechanical equipment diagnostics, maintenance strategies, project management, and spare parts managementAbility to read Layout and Detailed Assembly Drawings, mark up and make corrections as neededAbility to utilize AutoCad, Inventor, or equivalent 3D design softwareData analysis experience a plusIndustrial Maintenance experience is preferred (hydraulics/pneumatics, cylinders, gearboxes, couplings, material handling, furnaces, piping systems, etc.)Must be proficient MS Excel, MS Word and familiar with MS ProjectStrong understanding of Mechanical Design of equipmentExceptional team working skillsTroubleshooting and precision maintenance experienceKnowledge of Predictive Maintenance disciplines: Vibration Analysis, Thermal Imaging, Oil Analysis, UltrasonicsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead effective meetingsKnowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Knowledge of Root cause analysis (RCA)Behavior skillsAutonomous and self-starterHighly organized, systematic, and preciseAbility to work in group in a multicultural environmentAbility to work effectively with operators, maintenance technicians, other engineers, managersAnalytical understanding and critical thinking are of primary importanceAbility to support 24x7 production operations, including after-hours call in supportEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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