SUMMARY

Under general supervision this position is responsible for the development and planning of the maintenance systems and core maintenance activities and provides technical resources in support of the maintenance group.The Maintenance Project Engineer maximizes the capabilities of the maintenance department by understanding, maintaining and improving the infrastructure of the manufacturing plant. This individual can be responsible for the utilities provided to the plant, the structures, and the contractors that support our projects. An environmental understanding will be beneficial as well to help ensure we are always staying in compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Manage outsourcing activities & selection of key services contractors and suppliers.
• Develop & support preventative maintenance training programs related to the equipment efficiency and audit PM content implementation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance training programs related to the equipment based technologies. Deliver training in areas of technical expertise.
• Assist in major rebuild, repair and refurbishing projects and defines equipment life cycle and develops plans as they relate to rebuilds, upgrades and replacements.
• Analyze shop efficiency/equipment downtime and provide plans and countermeasures to increase both.
• Systematically track all line related downtime to improve efficiency.
• Conduct breakdown investigations related to extended downtime & maintenance system failures and modify system accordingly.
• Plan and prepare of product changes and their impact on process, equipment, tooling, in conjunction with supporting departments (Production, Engineering, etc.)
• Modify and improve equipment standards, Buy-Off standards and Scope of Work standards.
• Ensures safety standards related to new technologies.
• Implementation of capital products for the purpose of reducing cost and maintaining existing equipment.
• Completes authorized capital projects within the allotted budget and constraints.
• Coordinates machine modifications and relocation activities.
• Responsible for participating in weekend work activities overseeing/coordinating contractors and supporting maintenance activities on all shifts as needed.
• Responsible for initial spare parts setup, kitting procedures, and establishing correct inventory levels.
• Perform/Participate problem solving and the implementation of countermeasures.
• Develop single point lessons, procedures, and guidelines relating to equipment needs.
• Write project justifications, development scope of work standards, and project timelines.
• Prepare formal reports for the purpose of communicating, problem/project status.
• Plan/manage CAPEX’s and coordinate with the outside contractors as needed
• Research to upgrade obsolete equipment. Figure out what will be needed to eliminate any obsolete components and compare to equipment replacement.
• Facility responsibilities can include but are not limited to; landscape, energy conservation, support equipment, HVAC, environmental equipment, fire systems, IT support, production machine movements, building maintenance, and waste water support.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical and plumbing schematics
• Analyze maintenance efficiency and support equipment downtime. Provide plans and countermeasures to positively affect both.
• Works under limited supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace and HSE procedures
• All employees are responsible for complying with ISO 14001 standards, aspects, directives, and impact as related to the HSE policy commitments.
• All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.
• All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

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

• Analytical - Strong analytical ability; troubleshooting and decision making skills; Strong multi-tasking and attention to details required.  Strong technical math skills to synthesize complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures. Ability to calculate and set controls which regulate machining factors (tool sequencing, speed, feed, depth &angle of cut).
• Technical Skills – Experienced with CAD software, Visio, Solidworks, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).  Must be able to read schematics and blue prints. CMMS Maintenance System experience a plus. Technical skills in industrial engineering, understanding how to calculate the electrical load of a facility and provide insight on what is required to meet demand. Demonstrated chemical aptitude in dosing and understanding how to correct environmental hazards. Must have the mechanical aptitude in troubleshooting machine problems and initiating repairs of machines.

• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Planning/Organizing - Independently capable to prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic individual action plans.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

No Supervisory responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and /or experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Industrial equipment and equipment reliability improvement, or production environment.  Must be experienced in project planning and implementation including writing work specifications, negotiating quotes, overseeing commissioning efforts, planning maintenance schedules, etc.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications
• Proficient in Computer assisted design (CAD)
• Experience with electrical infrastructure and chemical treatment preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to define problems collects 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 concrete variables.

Computer Skills                                           

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Visio, Microsoft Project, and Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time and walk and sit; requires eye-hand coordination,use hands hand movement and manual dexterityuse hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, listen and speak. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling to 30 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  Hearing level within normal/average range.

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 the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety and Environmental 

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Alternative Work Schedule

Pay Range: $74,000 - $80,000 Annually, Exempt