Manpower, a leader in the changing world of work, is recruiting for a Plant Maintenance Engineer for our client located in New Albany, Ohio. This is a permanent position. If selected you will be hired directly by the client. Key Responsibilities and Activities: *Maintain equipment in operating condition to ensure performance goals are met for quality, on-time delivery to the customer, equipment throughput, equipment uptime, scrap *Troubleshoot and repair high speed assembly equipment and molding machines, including all supporting infrastructure. *Develop and manage external relationships with mold suppliers, assembly equipment suppliers and local fabricators to achieve overall performance objectives. *Assess issues and define/implement improvements to the assembly and molding processes. *Establish, implement and manage a preventive maintenance program for assembly and molding operations in Beauty Park. Will also include equipment used for warehouse operations. *Define and maintain spare parts program, including proactive management of inventory to appropriate levels. *Source purchased components and replacement tooling from various vendors. *Participate in design of new equipment with Corporate technical team and various vendors. *Assist with molding and assembly machine changeovers - hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical. *Develop and implement well-managed process for equipment changeovers to optimize uptime and ensure performance objectives are achieved. Continuously explore opportunities to reduce equipment changeover times. *Proactively manage PLC programing to optimize equipment performance and reporting, including ability to manage/make PLC changes on Mitsubishi(GX Developer) and Delta(WPLSoft) controllers. *Proactively manage HMI programing to optimize equipment performance and reporting, including ability to manage/make HMI changes on HITECH(ADP) and Delta(DOPSoft) HMI''s. *Participate in additional training to further improve skills and expertise, including technical classes covering PLC, Electrical Troubleshooting and Basic Wiring. *Develop and document operating procedures related to equipment maintenance. Train team members to effectively use the procedures in their day-to-day roles. *Conduct safety compliance audits and implement corrective action as required. Minimum Requirements: *Advanced technical degree required. *PLC/electronics certification. *Lean or Six Sigma qualification preferred. *Minimum of 10 years experience in similar engineering position *ISO 9001. *Quality Audits. *Experience with developing solutions for complex injection molded assemblies. *Expertise in PLC programming and electrical wiring *Experience with both cam driven rotary and continuous motion, high speed, automation equipment *Extensive experience with pneumatic devices and pressure activated devices. *Ability to mechanically fabricate chutes and fixtures through hand fabrication, welding, presswork and general machining is essential. *Familiarity with vibratory feeder bowl systems, automated sorters and conveyors *Project management. *Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. *Experience working in a manufacturing environment. In order to be considered for this opportunity, resumes must exhibit the minimum requirement listed above. Resumes that do not contain the minimum requirements will not be considered. The salary range for this position begins at $55,000 per year, and is negotiable in any range for the right candidate. Submit your resume now in order to be considered for this dynamic and lucrative permanent opportunity!
*Title:* Plant Maintenance Engineer
*Job ID:* USA_148512
*Location:* USA-Ohio-New Albany
*Type:* Permanent
*Postal Code:* 43054
*Industry:* Manufacturing and Production