Constellium is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value-added aluminum products for a broad scope of markets and applications, focusing in particular on aerospace, automotive and packaging.
Primary Purpose:
The Mechanical Engineer applies a combination of skills acquired through formal education, professional traning, and on-the-job learning to improve the equipment reliability required to support current and future business requirements:
Provide leadership and technical solutions to improve equipment uptime, capability, reliability and throughput
Provide technical support to maintenance operations to improve the effectiveness of troubleshooting of equipment and process failures,
Create effective equipment strategies to enable cost-effective maintenance
Provide technical ownership of manufacturing equipment and systems
Provide leadership and technical expertise for Capex projects and yearly outages
Provide leadership to the organization as the ‘Voice of the Equipment’ in matters of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), standard operating procedures, production capacity, capital asset management, procurement strategies, and product quality.
Mentor salary and hourly personnel to improve the team’s overall understanding of the mechanical systems in the department
Leadership Skills
The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at every level of the organizaiton is critical in both written and oral formats. Particular emphasis is placed on communication with maintenance crafts
Demonstrate the ability to function in a cross-functional, team oriented environment as a leader or team member
Ability to manage and supervise craft employees and contractors
Skills
Technical Skills
Technical competency requirements will depend on a specific position, but in general:
- Mechanical Fundamentals (BS in accredited engineering program should suffice)
3 – 7 years of experience
CAD (2D & 3D modeling for mechanical)
Experience with Gear drives, cranes, levelers, flatteners, bridles, unwind and rewind assemblies
Experience with fans and belt drives
Equipment Troubleshooting Skills (specifics depend on position: mechanical vs. electrical
Willingness to acquire new technical and leadership skills, and share existing knowledge with colleagues.
Work with immediate supevisor to identify your individual development and training needs to enhance personal skills, achieve success in your current assignment, prepare for future assignments, etc.
Keep current with the latest equipment, processes and procedures as they relate to your position and utilize that information to meet department objectives.
Participate in Corporate RCM activities including: auditing, best practice sharing, benchmarking, etc.
Key Accounabilities:
Improve equipment mechanical and refractory systems performance and reliability through planned projects, gathering input from operators, crafts and plant floor observations.
Develop long term solutions and mitigation plans for the most impactful root causes of equipment breakdowns.
Provide troubleshooting support during equipment breakdowns. At times will include non-standard work hours by phone or on-site.
Prepare detailed plans utilizing scheduling and project management principles for major equipment outages to meet project deadline and budget.
Provide technical support for continuous improvement projects as part of a cross-functional team.
Prepare technical specifications for procurement of new equipment or repair of existing equipment.
Provides input to a risk management plan in order to anticipate risks that adversely impact operations
Utilize predictive and condition monitoring techniques to monitor equipment health.
Provide technical support to maintenance and production operations by participating in troubleshooting and structured problem-solving events to reduce equipment downtime.
Competencies:
Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Organizational Savvy – Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organization dynamics
Situational Adaptability – Adapts an approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Uses data driven, compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Plans & Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals