Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Functional Area

Engineering/Maintenance

Job Location

USA - Kenosha (WI)

Country/Region

United States

Who are you?

Professionals

Permanent/Temporary

Permanent

Working time

Full Time

Req ID

33517

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The Mechanical Engineer (or Reliability Engineer) identifies and manages risks for productivity improvement opportunities that can affect asset reliability and business operations. The focus is on risk management, loss elimination, and lifecycle asset management. This role aims to reduce the cost of failure by minimizing system downtimes and assesses the reliability of assets and identifies areas that need improvements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Developing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes for new and existing assets

Performing data analysis to predict and curb failures before they occur

Updating the preventive maintenance plan in the CMMS system

Planning performance evaluation tests to determine potential production and safety risks

Performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and recommending corrective action

Collaborating with maintenance teams to develop proactive maintenance strategies that enhance asset reliability

Working with project engineers to ensure the maintainability and reliability of newly installed and modified equipment

Ensuring adherence to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process

Participating in the Early Equipment Management (development process for the design and installation of custom machine specifications)

Providing technical support to other teams such as production, H&S, Quality and Engineering

Working with the production team to ensure asset utilization and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) optimization

Requirements:

5+ years relevant experience in Maintenance;

Bachleor's degree in Science/Engineering; Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred

Experience in Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence preferred

Proficient in statistical, mathematical, and engineering concepts

Experienced with statistical and probability methods/tools

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving and logical thinking skills

Effective at multitasking and prioritizing workloads

Knowledgeable in lifecycle asset management, risk management, configuration management, and loss elimination

Physical Demands Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, gripping, and visual acuity (near/far).

Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to uneven ground, excessive noise, working at heights, dust/fumes, biohazards, frequent exposure to machinery

Looking for a Career for Good?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

Benefits:

Medical coverage starts the first of the monthno waiting period

Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions

Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year

Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses

Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for a career for good.

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Working at Puratos USA

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA

At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.