Job details
Salary $85,000 - $95,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 2
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Us work authorization (preferred)
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Job description
Job title: capital solutions engineer
Reports to: director of capital engineering
Location: remote with 20-30% travel / on-site at office in canton, mi
Created: september 20, 2021
Position summary:
The capital solutions engineer’s core job responsibilities require familiarity with a wide variety of manufacturing equipment, concepts, and manufacturing principles to develop accurate and complete capital cost solutions for different business units designed for finance to develop a roi business case.
A seasoned manufacturing candidate will develop solid estimates of potential projected capital costs required for projects between $2-15 millionUsing cad to define precise equipment installation and integrating the necessary plant adaptation, including utilities (power, water, air, chiller-water, etc.)Completing an entirely new installation or upgrading a production line without delays due to lack of planning details or cost overruns.
Strong excel knowledge is needed to follow the established process of compiling a spreadsheet with critical data for a successful project hand-off , achieving on time and under budgetTaking full responsibility for accuracy in confirming the best solution with hard estimate costs, location information and all equipment data required through a series of phases including internal and external peer reviews.
Being familiar with blow molding and other vendor equipment specifications, along with developing a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing processes will be expected of the candidateAn ability to define machine operating conditions for new capital equipment machines that when assembled will constitute a complete production process considering all cost efficient solutions.
Interviewing candidates will need to demonstrate they have solid communication skills with sales, operations, engineering, capital procurement, commercial and manufacturing personnel including plant managers.
With accuracy, the capital solution engineer will produce the final project cost completed within the deadlineThe candidate must show their strong presentation skills in a series of review meetings, at which time the completed reviewed solution is approved for the next step of finance review and finally, board approval.
Attention to detail is the “key trait” for this position, with an ability to translate commercial business requests into a comprehensive and complete solution with an accurate estimate of installed capital cost using data, without omissions of unanticipated requirements because of assumptions.
General skill sets:
Understanding of a wide range of manufacturing engineering processes, principles, and guidelines.
Plastic injection molding or blow molding knowledge (preferred).
Previous capital investment experience or procurement position (preferred).
Strong excel ability (required).
Experience with managing capital projects or managing production line installations.
Well versed in a variety of manufacturing processes with an in-depth understanding of process inputs, controllable parameters and expected process outputs.
Familiarity with business software; erp, product workflow and ms sharepont, etc
Cost savings orientated.
Knowledge of terms and concepts used in engineering and process control in plant operations, and engineering (air pressure, chiller water, process water, electrical power, etc.)
Cad proficiency is preferred, but a minimum of high level ability to interpret, read and understand cad drawing representations of production line layouts, plant layout and equipment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Accuracy and attention to details are extremely important in this position
Ability to multitask, prioritize and be a self-starter.
Execute tasks in a fast-paced changing environment with different plant locations and priorities.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Ability to check all technical material for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills.
Conscientious of quality work and deadlines.
Independent self starter.
Education and requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering with 5-7 years experience(prefered).
10+ years related experience in daily plant manufacturing or management (considered).
Capital project experience (preferred).
Autocad design (prefered).
Lean manufacturing methods; six sigma process control knowledge (prefered).
Proficient in ms office; word, excel, power point(must).
Collaborative software; ms teams, webex, etc(must)
Familiarity with business software; erp, product workflow and ms sharepont, etc (prefered).
Positive attitude with drive and urgency (must).
Job type: full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to friday
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Do you have autocad experience?
Are you familiar with business software; erp, product workflow and ms sharepoint, etc (prefered).
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Manufacturing engineering: 5 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
