Mechanical Design Engineer

Amcor • Rayne Township, PA

1d

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer supports the AFCD Engineering and Operations teams with machine guarding design and implementation, equipment installation and upgrade projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; College or relevant work experience
• Advanced mechanical design and solid modeling expertise
• Experience with vendor development and negotiation.
• Ability to reverse engineer existing layouts and equipment to support upgrade projects.
• Understanding of machine guarding standards and requirements.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and with others across the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply knowledge of mechanical and / or electrical systems to complex problems
• Proficient with Solidworks; Some experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Project and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Experience in blown and cast film manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all safety policies to ensure no incidents.
• Design, develop and implement machine safety guarding upgrades on existing equipment across the business group plants.
• Generate mechanical designs including line and facility layouts, machine upgrades, and other projects as assigned.
• Provide electrical / mechanical support and technical expertise throughout project life cycle.
• Work without direct supervision to lead the design, set-up and integration of equipment and upgrades.
• Optimize the risk and operation of new and existing equipment.
• Manage supplier relationships, define and negotiate project requirements and establish equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with plant personnel on risk assessments, training instructions and standard operating procedures for use in equipment implementation.
• Train plant production and technical departments on the operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in all aspects of cost savings, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Preferred location is in the Midwest with the ability to travel (~50%) to manufacturing plants and suppliers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED