Manufacturing Engineer

SUMMARY:

You will be leading a Team of five to seven machine maintenance and repair professionals. This includes both managerial and hands-on responsibilities.

A summary of these responsibilities include:

- Assuring that all the machines are maintained and in outstanding working order

- Assessing project requirements, and measuring performance of mechanical components, devices, and systems.

- You will direct and develop improvements to the effectiveness and productivity of existing equipment, and solutions for areas of inefficiency and non-conformance.

- You will also be working closely with the owners and other senior management, providing guidance on production improvements, new machinery, and various other needs within the facility. This provides you with the opportunity to have a voice in setting both current and long-term production strategies, deployment of resources, and key priorities for the plant.

If you are a proven, experienced, inspirational, highly productive, effective, efficient, and energetic Leader who also has the skills and passion for hands-on maintenance and repair of expensive, highly sophisticated manufacturing equipment â then this could be an outstanding opportunity for both of us.

ABOUT US:

Our client is a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and profitable 27-year-old highly automated and flexographic custom printer, laminator, and converter of flexible packaging business. Their global headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Tucson, Arizona.

The markets we service continue to grow. A partial list includes:

- Food packaging

- Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals

- Beverages

- Pet products

- Pool and Chemical

- Personal Care

Since 1992 our client's focus and passion has been offering outstanding service to our customers, uncompromising quality, diverse and innovative new products, and ample opportunities for our employees. We have customers who have been buying from us for over 20 years. Our employee turnover is below the industry average.

We have always been, and always will be, committed to striving for excellence throughout the organization, and providing fast turnaround while maintaining respect, integrity, and fairness through all of our interactions with employees, customers, and vendors.

ABOUT YOU:

- An inspirational, passionate, talented, energetic, bright, accomplished hands-on machine maintenance and repair Leader.

- Has a strong bias toward action;will enthusiastically personally work on the machines when needed;a high standard for performance.

- Work closely and collaboratively with the entire production/manufacturing Team.

- Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, and achieves/exceeds goals.

- Are resourceful and creative.

- Ability to establish relationships and communicate with OEMs, suppliers, and vendors.

- Ability to coordinate and follow through on all aspects of a project.

- Ability to lead, motivate, and delegate work.

- Possess solid business acumen

- Assures everyone on the Team understands and follows all personnel, product, and food safety regulations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- B.S. Engineering degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

- Experience in manufacturing or printing/converting industry

- Machine Maintenance and Repair experience preferred.

- Management and leadership in a printing or manufacturing environment preferred.

- Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering role in a manufacturing operation.