Corporate Engineer - Mechanical

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business 

Job Summary

The Corporate Engineer is a key resource for executing on more difficult tasks encountered in projects and is focused primarily on completing tasks or projects in a timely manner. The Corporate Engineer is also a main technical resource for any electrical, mechanical, composite fabrication, and materials related issues.

Responsible for the design, development, alteration or modification of a line or type of product. Evaluates and reports on new devices, patents, or competitive items. Has some latitude for independent and original action and decision.

This role will focus on mechanical project design and implementation:

• Technical resource for mechanical and process related issues
• Specify installation requirements, develop SOW, obtain bids/proposals, and install new capital equipment.
• Create CAD drawings as required for equipment and building layouts
• Develop detailed drawing package for equipment design and fabrication
• Work with contractors to safely install equipment and ensure operates as designed within code requirements
• Manage budget and schedule constraints to achieve on-time and on-budget projects
• Manage resources to achieve successful on-time and on-budget completion for projects
• Develop project proposals (charters) with business case and financial justification (i.e. ROI)
• Conduct FEA on equipment and part designs where applicable
• CNC tooling and fabrication familiarity
• Mold and tooling design
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Execute on approved engineering projects and tasks to realize ROI and to meet timeline, communicate to all stakeholders on project progress and organize project reviews as per plan.
• Design and install processes that meet or exceed our stakeholder’s requirements and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a technical resource for any electrical, mechanical, and industrial controls related issues.
• Support facility engineering with difficult tasks encountered on projects
• Execute on projects and tasks as outlined and directed by the director of engineering (typically requested by the various facilities) in a timely manner and communicate to all stake holders project progress.  
• Lead effort to specify installation requirements, develop SOW, obtain bids/proposals, and install new capital equipment.

Other Duties

• Assist manufacturing facilities with the implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Technical reporting of new material, process and key equipment capabilities (white papers).
• Develop technical training documents for TGC materials and processes to further educate our sales and manufacturing teams and assist with sourcing alternate materials as required.
• Perform data analysis and report in coherent format for applicability
• Identify and execute on continuous Improvement opportunities and document savings 
• Participate with the engineering team as a liaison with UL, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and other industry associations.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Capital equipment procurement, specification, and installation
• Project management competency with demonstrated experience (i.e. PMP)
• Background in Electrical and Mechanical disciplines for installation of new equipment in a manufacturing environment 
• Outstanding Organizational Skills and use of Project Management Software
• Performance Driven Work Ethic with a Desire for Personal & Professional Growth
• Ability to analyze complex data and perform statistical analyses
• Software skills in Excel, Word, and Power point are essential
• Mechanical Drawing experience CAD/ Solid works

Education & Experience

• BS/MS in Engineering (EE, ME, ChE)
• OSHA competency in industrial environment
• Knowledge of building codes for installation of capital equipment in manufacturing environment
• Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement background and problem-solving skills
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering environment 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Travel will be required to support projects throughout the enterprise as part of this function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. 

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement.