Mechanical Engineer

Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future. We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships.
Description of Company:
Haakon Industries is a world leader in custom designed and manufactured air handling units for all type of building environments. We strive to provide the highest quality equipment and the most flexibility in equipment design to provide optimal solutions for our clients.
About the Position:
The Mechanical Engineer will lead in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes within the assigned value stream. Plan and improve production methods; estimate production times and optimum staffing to meet production goals. Provide results driven technical support in all manufacturing functions. Participate as a member of the engineering team capable of carrying out needed engineering initiatives, with emphasis on processes, supporting product design, planning and coordinating projects, and sustaining engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Mechanical Engineer other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Develops and implement manufacturing processes, tools, and improvements throughout the facility, up to and including sheet metal formation, welding, light and heavy mechanical and electrical assembly, fabrication, and paint.
• Monitors value stream metrics for value stream health, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead process improvement implementation - Safety, Skills, Quality, Delivery, Capacity, and Productivity.
• Analyzes value stream performance to site objectives and initiate including human work factors, quality assurance, inventory control, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
• Supports operations and maintenance leadership in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment and tools.
• Completes research and collects data to analyze areas for design processes for optimizing productivity.
• Conducts release readiness reviews (pre-checks) as necessary.
• Drafts technical documents and drawings using computer aided design and software programs.
• Designs, develop, test, improve, and evaluate production tools and other electrical/mechanical functioning equipment.
• Writes reports to document problems, solutions, actions, and communication findings
• Plans for and improves all production methods including production flow, equipment layout, tooling, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Manages risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality
• Manages relationships and coordinate work between different teams, shifts, and locations throughout the value stream
• Serves as a core team member for the development of organizational SOPs and process documentation.
• Conducts experiments, tests, and monitoring the process performance throughout production.
• Develops, update, and implement operating and quality control procedures. Work with leadership to ensure they are met.
• Participates in product development, testing, and design DFx reviews to provide manufacturing input on designs for manufacturability.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts with the team and promote healthy, respectful communications.

Position Requirements:
Mechanical Engineer 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 the essential functions.

• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, written, verbal, and presentation skills required. Ability to accurately and thoroughly document processes, procedures, and training documents.
• Ability to engage and influence cross functionally within the broader organization.
• Project Management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams towards timely task completion
• Demonstrated effective analytical skills
• Demonstration of problem solving skills, sound judgement, and solid decision making.
• General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office expert level knowledge of Teams, Word, creating Excel spreadsheets, graphs and charts, preparing presentations and using statistical software to analyze and interpret process data.
• Self-directed with effective management of personal time.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.

Preferred Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of 2+ combined years of technical, engineering, manufacturing, or production experience in manufacturing plants preferred.
• Formal Lean Six Sigma Training and demonstrated understanding of LEAN principles and experience in process improvement initiatives preferred.
• Experience with Jira, AutoCAD, Adobe, Inventor, and BricsCAD preferred.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Other details

• Job Family Cheney
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular Full Time
• Min Hiring Rate $61,776.00
• Max Hiring Rate $92,560.00
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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