Drive stability and efficiency across our Cleveland plant by blending hands-on troubleshooting with disciplined, data-informed improvements—all in close collaboration with the Engineering Manager and the department’s Plant Superintendent.
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Stabilize production: Diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues, including process control systems.
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Elevate quality: Use SPC to reduce variability and improve batch performance.
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Cut waste: Contribute to cost reduction and process reliability/quality initiatives.
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Deliver improvements: Coordinate efficiency initiatives through to measurable, sustained benefits.
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Build capital capability: Participate in and develop skills via small-scale capital projects.
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Source smartly: Partner with vendors on specifications, product evaluations, and procurement.
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Mobilize resources: Align in-house maintenance and outside contractors for timely repairs and upgrades.
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Design flow: Analyze space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize throughput and safety.
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General Employee Training (annual)
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Hazardous Waste / RCRA (annual)
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DOT General Awareness (every 3 years)
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Supervision: None
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Reporting: Partners with Engineering Manager and Plant Superintendent
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited).
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Demonstrated project management success and cross-department process improvement experience.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; results-driven and team-oriented.
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Strong technical, written, and verbal communication; solid problem-solving; emerging leadership.
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Clear, concise communicator across written and verbal channels.
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Effective presenter; comfortable addressing inquiries and complaints.
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Consistently courteous, tactful, and respectful.
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Upholds confidentiality; meets tight deadlines; independently manages workload.
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Champion of a harassment-free environment and collaborative teamwork.
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Detail-focused; advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and office suite proficiency.
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AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion 360 proficiency.
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Familiar with PLCs and Ladder Logic programming.
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Reads blueprints/architectural drawings; creates and interprets P&IDs.
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Understands complex plant systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, boilers, etc.).
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Responds efficiently to utility or system disruptions.
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Strong contractor coordination and follow-through (in person, phone, email).
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Manufacturing background preferred.
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Expertise in problem identification, data collection/analysis, fact-finding, and conclusion development.
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Comfortable in fast-paced environments; available for off-shift work as business needs dictate.
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Regularly: stand, walk, sit, talk/listen
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Frequently: reach with hands/arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
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Occasionally: lift or move up to 50 lbs
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Vision: close and distance vision; ability to focus
