Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer will provide support to engineering projects for expansions and improvements across a wide variety of areas, including pipe forming equipment, utility equipment and system, resin conveying equipment, quality testing equipment, etc. There will be involvement with plant personnel and equipment supplier to design the equipment specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

• Specify, evaluate, and purchase industrial equipment after extrusion (PVC & PE), such as beller and hydrotester, as well as ancillary equipment in utility (chillers, air compressors, etc.).
• Design chill water piping system and pneumatic conveying systems for manufacturing plants.
• Manage suppliers and equipment performance and quality. Coordinate with vendors, HQ personnel, plant personnel to ensure the quality, logistics, and start-up of equipment is satisfactory for the continuous success of plant operations and improvements.
• Create, evaluate, and compare specifications and quotations from suppliers of equipment used in the plastic manufacturing process.
• Prepare purchasing related documentations and directly involve in price negotiation, process approval, payment submission and tracking, etc. for equipment.
• Use project management skills to manage project from initiation phase through completion which includes proposal review, project scheduling and execution, supplier follow ups, and logistics activities.
• Design using AutoCAD for equipment and piping layout. Solidworks experience is a plus for conceptual validation, but not required.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no immediate supervisory responsibilities. May provide leadership for designated projects