Principal Mechanical Engineer

PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
We’re looking for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer for our client’s operation in the greater Salt Lake City area, UT.

Major Focus of Position: Provide mechanical engineering support at a manufacturing and chemical process facility for equipment, systems and processes.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Include:

• 5+ Years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant
• Working knowledge of ASME codes
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of projects from design through commissioning including scope development, schedule development, budget development and execution and monitoring to meet target objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically in alignment with business objectives.
• Strong teamwork skills – including leadership and participation
• Presentation skills critical to influence derived outcome.
• PMP certification a plus.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or similar

SOFTWARE:

• Ability to create drawings in Inventor or Solidworks or similar CAD program.
• Proficient in AutoDesk and ANSYS, preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Include:

• Provide mechanical engineering support at a manufacturing and chemical process facility for equipment, systems, processes & maintenance.
• Assume lead technical responsibility for the design and implementation of new or modified systems. This includes specification of new processes and equipment designs, as well as, overseeing and coordinating installation, fabrication, testing and qualification of new equipment or processes. Ensure compliance to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Apply engineering analytical skills to identify causes of failures in systems and recommend resolutions.
• Analyze and recommend utilization of technological innovations in material, machinery, manufacturing, and chemical processing techniques to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Develop innovative methods in materials, equipment and process designs.
• Perform engineering calculations to support equipment and process designs, including Finite Element Analyses using ANSYS or other similar software tools.
• Assume a project leadership role in developing and coordinating efforts of capital projects including coordination across various departments. Effectively develop project charters, management plans, schedules, WBS, risk management plans and project budgets.
• Address customer and regulatory requirements and concerns.
• Analyze and make proposals, renew business opportunities and implement strategic plans.
• Prepare technical papers and make formal presentations.