Mechanical Engineer

SGL Valencia is a part of the Business Unit Graphite Solutions and employs around 70 employees. Our facility focuses on expanded, flexible graphite solutions and fiber materials for sealing applications as well as carbon fabric used as an ablative material. Graphite Solutions  serve a variety of industries, including the chemical and automotive sectors, the aerospace industry, traditional mechanical engineering and new applications for fuel cells and energy storage systems.

This position is responsible for managing activities involved in the design/fabrication, maintenance operation, application and installation of manufacturing processes and to design, improve reliability, modify and maintain the physical infrastructure of the facility and manufacturing equipment used to produce a product. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages maintenance costs/planning, monthly reporting, and project tracking
• Manages the design, installation, and automation of vendor equipment/systems including concepts, estimates, and installation proposals
• Establishes operation parameters for PLCs, sensors, automation, electrical, and other systems
• Responsible for training on operations and maintenance systems
• Manages maintenance of facilities systems including spare parts inventories, retrofitting, reliability and upgrading of related systems
• Manages fire protection, environmental and other energy related control systems
• Assist with SAP Maintenance Module planning and continuous improvement
• Develop maintenance strategies to improve productivity, reliability, and safety
• Managers maintenance crew in troubleshooting equipment/systems/spare parts
• Oversight of external contractors, consultants, and internal resources during project implementation
• Collaborates with other department managers to complete site projects
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director Operations
• Participate in Capital Expenditure planning

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years minimum of experience in manufacturing Facility/Maintenance Engineering
• Experience in leading and supervising work groups
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Auto-CAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Knowledge of hi-temp processing equipment, web converting, milling equipment, 3DCAD/CAM
• Hands on management and process engineering is a must
• Six Sigma methodology, Lean Manufacturing, principles, QS and ISO quality systems
• Environmental and OSHA regulation compliance experience a plus

What we offer:

SGL offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Spouse Life insurance
• Voluntary Child Life insurance
• 401k Savings Retirement Plan with employer match
• Vacation days
• Paid Holidays