This position is responsible for providing professional Mechanical Engineering service and technical support to Maintenance and Operation departments for the redesign, modification, re-engineering and retro-fitting of machinery and equipment to improve quality and productivity.
Coordinates and sets priority for the projects in the respective
Analyzes and defines machinery and equipment problems to improve quality, productivity, repair damaged equipment, save money, and increase production line
Re-designs, re-engineers and /or retro-fits machinery and equipment that needs upgrading, is damaged, is poorly designed or is incorrectly used in order to improve quality and productivity, to repair damaged equipment, to save money and to improve production line up-time.
Defines and scopes projects, makes engineering drawings or layouts, writes engineering reports, makes cost estimates, obtains bids, writes work orders, makes recommendations to management, obtains approval to purchase necessary equipment and materials, and works with Maintenance and Operations Personal to retro-fit and install.
Communicates and coordinates with Maintenance Personnel to provide technical expertise and support on the full range of maintenance projects and programs to reduce maintenance costs, avoid costly downtime, and increase equipment utilization.
Works closely with accounting personnel to insure proper coding of all
Follows OSHA regulations as it applies to engineering design, constructions, maintenance, and equipment installation to assure NAS compliance to safety and health
Keeps abreast of new equipment and techniques by reading appropriate journals associating with professional organizations, trade associations, colleagues, equipment vendors, service companies, consultants, and government agencies, and attending conferences, training courses, and continuing education courses as appropriate
