Plant Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Essential Responsibility:

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and the implementation of process improvements after detailed planning, analyzing, prototype building and optimizing process and/or equipment conditions is completed, as well as for coordinating and conducting equipment trials, studies and testing of new ideas, while evaluating and reporting results to the Management team.

List of Key Tasks / Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs Engineering Functions by assisting in developing, planning and implementing process and/or equipment improvements and evaluates results; by analyzing and resolving work problems, as well as assisting workers in solving work problems; by assisting with the development of new products and routings for all new prototypes and products, including performing time studies on various operations, or including review of engineering drawings or specifications to ascertain procedures, process standards, process capability, or tooling requirements to meet form and function, using engineering skills; by successfully coordinating and managing a multitude of projects simultaneously, while completing them within their designated time and budget framework; by reviewing or planning project instructions and specifications to identify, modify, design, or develop requirements for fabrication, assembly, and testing; by performing technical writing and document control including drawing, update schedules for various projects, record keeping for new devices and systems and provide procedures, work instructions and forms as required; and by performing any other engineering functions as necessary.

• Contributes to the Improvement of Processes and Procedures by coordinating activities with the Process Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Director, Managers, and Supervisors to minimize effects on production; by suggesting changes in production conditions and the use of equipment to increase the efficiency of production or prototype parts; by initiating or suggesting plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals; and by providing ongoing suggestions to processes and procedures; by performing root cause analysis of customer complaints or defective product to eliminate failure modes within the production process or improve process capability.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (IE, MSE, ME, EE, MET or EET) or related field required. Associate-level is also acceptable.
• At least 1 year of related experience or training in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Keeps Management Informed by participating in meetings; and by reporting problems to Management verbally or in writing in order to avoid confusion and further problems.
• Performs General Administrative Duties by writing and distributing reports and other correspondence; by accurately maintaining documents or electric files necessary for historical reference or project management.

Compliance Skills:

• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices.

Additional Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Upholds Standards of Quality, Cost, and Safety by following the Company's standards and guidelines for maintaining quality, cost, and safety; by taking initiative to make these points top priority at the Company; by immediately reporting any conditions that do not uphold the standards of quality, cost, and safety to the Supervisor or Management; and by making suggestions for necessary improvements to uphold these standards as necessary.

• Contributes to the Team Effort by consistently achieving individual goals in order to contribute to the achievement of departmental and Company goals; by being flexible in work assignments; by covering for other Staff as needed; by accomplishing related tasks when requested; by being open to feedback from peers, Supervisors, and Management; and by using the feedback to improve performance.

• Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge by attaining job-related certification as necessary; by seeking out job-related training in order to improve personal skills, as well as efficiency and knowledge in the workplace; and by applying that knowledge to the job.

• Upholds Professionalism in the Workplace by maintaining professional conduct and appearance; by realizing one's own limitations and seeking assistance when needed; and by using established communication channels.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk, in office or field duties;
• A full range of motion to see, hear, touch, and to observe documents at the office or materials on the field;
• Ordinary vision and hearing for communication and observation;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience / Qualification:

"It is not necessary to possess every single technical skill."

• Previous experience with Value Analysis/ Value Engineering or direct involvement with continuous improvements activities in a production process preferred. Previous experience with 6 Sigma, 5Y, 8D to aid in improvements is beneficial. Knowledge of fabrication techniques such as milling, grinding, welding, etc. preferred.

Language Skills:

• Able to confer with other functional departments to gather factual data to aid in development of corrective actions or proper modifications.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively respond to questions in English.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to effectively deliver presentations to Managers, Staff, clients, and vendors the general public in English.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to use and apply fundamental engineering calculations to analyze problems and devise proper solutions.
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

Reasoning Skills:

• Ability to apply knowledge and sense of understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in situations.
• Ability to analyze and use various documents (contracts, purchase orders, engineering drawings, GD&T, etc.).

Computer Skills:

• Ability to use a computer and such applications as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Other Skills:

• Hands-on approach by active participation or direct involvement in activities. Must be tactful, mature, flexible and able to successfully respond to multiple work pressures.
• An understanding of machine design in a manufacturing environment (pneumatics, mechanical devices, machine tooling jigs, fixtures, robots, automated equipment, etc.).