Mechanical Engineer III

The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for supporting manufacturing processes at the Covestro South Deerfield Site. This includes the implementation of capital and reliability projects to allow for the safe, responsible, and efficient production of both Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Polycarbonate films. 

The salary range for this position is between $89,500 - $127,800. 

This is a full-time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period). 

Major Responsibilities 

• Integrates the site's incident free workplace culture into all activities 

• Manages mid-level safety related projects and actively participates on site safety teams 

• Investigate and propose solutions for standard safety related concerns 

• Management of Change activities for standard process and project activities 

• Routinely leads small and medium level site capital projects on time and within budget, participates in large site improvement projects.  

• Provides necessary engineering support to complex capital and continual improvement projects across the site 

• Capable of using the tools for managing site annual capital budget and participates in longer term planning.   

• Identifies improvement projects and opportunities at the site. 

• Provides technical support to the production and maintenance teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.   

• Develops and utilizes root cause analysis techniques to identify issues with processing equipment or reliability problems. 

• Provides day-to-day support of production for troubleshooting during start-up of new equipment.   

• Capable of updating Standard Operating Procedures as well as providing operator training activities for capital project activities. 

• Understands the business and economic drivers for the site and for their projects. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree and at least 6 years in a manufacturing or engineering environment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• CAD, Project, SAP desirable 

• 6+ years in a manufacturing or engineering environment 

• Advanced Degree Desirable but not required 

• Professional registrations and/or certifications are desirable 

• Theromoplastic film extrusion and web handling 

• Prior project management of various size and scope projects 

• Microsoft Office products 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills. 

• Practices active listening skills, able to communicate openly and effectively, providing timely and relevant feedback to facilitate appropriate actions by self and others. 

• Relates well to people at all levels in the organization and possesses a balanced sensitivity to safety, employee concerns and business needs. 

•  Able to function as a peer in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of results. 

• Diligent and conscientious worker, self-motivated, self-starter and possessing self-directive capabilities. 

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