Project Engineer-Tool Design @ Paragould Main Plant

*** This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas.***

Summary: Designs thermoform tooling (Cavities, Assist Plugs, Mold Assemblies, and Trim Assemblies) to run in TSL, Lyle, and Trim In-Place Thermoformers .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create detailed engineering drawings and accurate models used to manufacture prototype and production thermoform tooling, utilizing Solid Works software. Maintain standard engineering data information and logs.

Studies Product Drawing specifications and confers with the Product Design Group personnel to resolve design issues.

Studies specifications, engineering data, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, and manufacturing procedures.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data.

Design - Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles.

Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Dependability - Follows instructions, and responds to management direction.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Look for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards.

Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate Degree in Applied Science for Drafting and Design and/or Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of two years related experience in a thermoforming manufacturing setting.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, and analysis.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software, and Solid Works Design software.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.