About this role
• Diagnose and eliminate chronic mechanical downtime and repeat failures
• Identify and reduce setup variability across shifts and operators
• Engineer mechanical fixes that improve repeatability (fixtures, hard stops, guides, datum surfaces, gauges)
• Improve machine robustness by addressing wear points, misalignment, fastener retention, and component selection
• Analyze failure modes and implement permanent corrective actions (not temporary fixes)
• Simplify setups by removing unnecessary adjustments and operator judgment
• Improve preventive maintenance by aligning tasks to actual failure mechanisms
• Partner with maintenance to improve repair quality and prevent reoccurrence
• Document standard setups and critical adjustments clearly and simply
• Support new equipment installs and modifications with a focus on long-term reliability
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with direct equipment involvement
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems: bearings, shafts, belts, chains, fasteners, tolerances, alignment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and permanently resolve mechanical and setup-related failures
• Comfortable working on and around running production equipment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operators, maintenance, and leadership
• Occasional international travel is a requirement
Preferred Experience
• Equipment reliability or manufacturing engineering background
• Experience stabilizing setups and reducing changeover variability
• Familiarity with failure modes, wear analysis, and root cause methods
• Experience modifying existing equipment for improved reliability (not just designing new machines)
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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