Finkl Steel is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bars, and custom open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Houston, Detroit and Sorel (CAN). We sell our products in North America and to 18 countries worldwide. With more than 100 patents, our steel formulations and steelmaking technologies set worldwide standards. In recognition of Finkl Steel’s product quality, our facilities were the first in America to receive ISO 9000 registration.
Finkl Steel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About The Role
The mechanical engineer is a technical role within the Engineering Department which is responsible for the ongoing development of the plant’s assets and operation. The department has three key objectives, improve and maintain operations of existing asset base, execute the capital investment plan, and improve production/quality results through equipment and process analysis. The mechanical engineer will deploy foundational abilities such as problem solving, design work, data analysis, and project management in the pursuit of the team goals.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ Years’ Experience in related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
Demonstrated proficiency in any industry standard design software required; Solidworks specific a plusred; Solidworks specific a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing or Steel industry experience a plus
Responsibilities
Accurately models and designs current and future equipment using field measurements and drawings
Creates an engineering drawing for quotes and manufactures to be able to read and understand the desired fabricated parts
Advances knowledge of plant operations, machines, vernacular, and engineering process
Communicates with manufacturers for quotes and prices
Holds daily handoff meetings at shift change so information is shared on the maintenance projects and the plant operation status.
Mechanical design work, drawings and calculations, as it relates to the repair or improvement of our assets
Technical calculations and analyses of our processes to improve our operations
Management of both internal and external resources in the completion and execution of assigned projects
Technical writing in the development of standards and process documentation
Drives safety and ensures all employees are adhering to safety procedures and rules.
Our Offer
Annual bonus potential of 10%
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K matching, profit sharing, & safe harbor
Flexible Spending Account
Transit Benefits
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Primary Metal Manufacturing
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