Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Equipment Design Experience
Location: Memphis TN(Onsite)
Duration: Permanent Role
Job Description:
Job Summary: The Mechanical Project Engineer r will oversee and support key projects from initiation to completion, including plant remodels, new plant/warehouse construction, redesign of existing manufacturing lines, installation of new lines, focused improvement (FI) initiatives, and detailed cost-saving projects. This role applies process engineering principles to enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and drive process improvements across methods, manpower, machinery, and materials.
Required Technical Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
- Autocad experience is required.
- Deal with projects, plant layout & design, & production equipment (specifically tanks, piping, pumps, etc).
- Experience in the food, beverage, dairy, or brewery industries is preferred.
- Ability to work in extreme heat or cold environments for extended periods.
- Strong mechanical design knowledge, with hands-on experience working with equipment.
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including extreme heat or cold.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that equipment, materials, and project outcomes meet quality standards, including sanitary design.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement real-time solutions.
- Participate in budget management, including development and forecasting.
- Assist in designing and laying out manufacturing plants and production lines, and assess new or modified equipment.
- Review processes to identify and implement improvements that reduce labor costs, enhance productivity, and improve operational efficiency.
- Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce material and utility waste, such as reorganizing workflows, relocating workstations, and upgrading equipment.
- Lead projects focused on cost reduction, material flow optimization, and process improvements, ensuring successful completion and evaluation of results.
- Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data (e.g., production costs, process flows, and schedules) to optimize worker and equipment efficiency.
- Develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage evaluations, and job assessments.
