Material Handling Mechanical Engineer (Greenville, SC) Job in Greenville, South Carolina US
Position Description:
The Material Handling Engineer will develop functional and technical specifications, perform mechanical design, and accomplish material handling and other design projects in North American Michelin manufacturing plants. This is sometimes accomplished through the management of material handling contractors.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop system layouts and technical specifications to achieve function requirements to Michelin NA and Group equipment standards.
- Provide project management support for new machines, systems, or improvement modifications.
- Assistance in technical problem solving/analysis of existing equipment.
- Assist to define functional specifications for new machines, systems, or improvement modifications.
- Start-up assistance and qualification/acceptance support for new machines/systems.
- Assurance of complete and current technical documentation.
- Develop training material for new and existing technology and provide training to factory personnel.
- Provide formal documentation to support the above activities and maintain proper document management consistent with Michelin's Quality System.
Michelin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
Qualifications
Requirements:
- BS Mechanical Engineering degree (or technical equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years industrial experience (preferably dealing with Material Handling projects in a manufacturing environment).
- Applicant must be willing to travel (domestic and some international) - 30-40% Travel Required (Project-based travel).
Other Qualifications:
- The applicant must have mechanical design skills and the ability to deal with electrical material handling equipment.
- The applicant is preferred to have material handling expertise in theory, operation, and maintenance of conveyance and storage equipment to achieve a desired plant process capability.
- Applicant must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. The applicant must be able to develop positive relationships with customers.
- Applicant must be well organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The applicant must provide examples of project management (multiple small up to large projects).
- Applicant must have strong communication skills with the ability to influence and resolve issues. Both written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Applicant must maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealings with outside contractors and equipment suppliers.
Computer/Software Skills Required:
- Applicant must be proficient in AutoCad and Solidworks.
- Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint).
Preferences:
- Ability to communicate with French counterparts on technical issues is preferred.
January 11, 2012
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