Basic Qualifications: PRIMARY FUNCTION: Design and specify advanced electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled systems. Improve manufacturing support and maintenance programs through training and technical support. Develop process specification, machine parameters, and develop plan for scrap reduction and uptime improvements. Drive capital projects from strategic planning phase to purchase, installation, run off and hand off to operations. Benchmark best in class facilities and implement world class processes, equipment, and workflow. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Design control systems for machine tools, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic. • Selects capital equipment for manufacturing processes. • Improve current machine tools to increase uptime, improve quality and increase productivity. • Provides engineering support to production equipment and processes, including advising maintenance. • Establishes programs for cost savings activities to support overall plant requirements. • Advise in improving preventative maintenance programs. • Consults with suppliers and internal engineers for continuous improvement programs. • Authorizes/approves changes to machine tool programs. • Trains associates on new technologies and manufacturing processes. • Maintain and follow Quality Management System and Environmental Management System requirements. • Involvement in teams & champion team activities. • Track and accumulate cost savings. • PFMEAs: understand the use of PFMEAs within our organization; develop, maintain and review PFMEAs as needed/required. • Other duties may be assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required • Position requires technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control system, CNC, PLC, servo drives, stepper motor drives and electrical/electronic systems. • Position requires technical knowledge in mechanical design. • Detailed abilities in capital equipment justification, project scheduling and managerial planning. Human relations are essential. • Mentor and develop maintenance personnel. • Assist other plants/facilities with technical problems. • Applicant must be capable of self-managing assigned project tasks. • Preferred experience in data driven analysis and problem-solving methods. #2l Benefits: • Medical Benefits • Life Insurance Benefits • 401K • Vision • Dental • Tuition Assitance • Paid Time Off • Referral Program • Employee Assistance Program • Professional Development Assistance • Flexible Spending Account • Disability Insurance PandoLogic. Category:Engineering, Keywords:Continuous Improvement Engineer, Location:Richland, SC-29675