Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Luvata Appleton, LLC

Company Overview:

Luvata Appleton LLC is a Wisconsin based company with three locations in the Fox River Valley. We manufacture products for the copper alloy wire industry and have many customers including ones in the battery, ammunition, solar panel, and electronic markets, among others. As a company, Luvata Appleton is committed to providing a sustainable world through material innovation with the use of our distinctive technologies since our first manufacturing mill was built in 1964. We pride ourselves with providing our customers with unique and high-quality products, through the collaboration of all our employees.

We promote a family-like culture and encourage two-way communication along with interdepartmental collaboration to help our company adapt and grow in a fast-paced market. In addition, we invest in our employees as we do our customers, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. We are looking for people that are self-starters, and people that like making a difference in an organization through change and innovation.

Purpose:  The Mechanical Reliability Engineer oversees the reliability within our cold forming facility, new equipment installations, plant repairs and upgradesm and more while supporting operational objectives and enhancing plant reliability.

• Ensure the reliability of equipment within cold forming facility
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to manufacturing equipment as they arise
• Research, design, and develop machines, mechanical products or tools, and mechanical production equipment to assist and/or improve operations.
• Develop or make changes to existing equipment to support business needs
• Identify and justify capital and major maintenance needs. Develop capital and major maintenance plans to fulfill needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement 
• Provide project management, project engineering, mid- and long-range planning, and budgeting services.
• Act as major contributor to long-range planning and research in support of capital budget preparation and implementation.
• Integrate existing technologies with new technologies and implement technology breakthroughs that are related to the facilities function.
• Install heavy equipment and facilities systems.
• Ensure compliance with all air, water, and waste regulations.
• Follow and promote safety and environmental compliance as related to facilities and equipment (OSHA, and all Luvata specific programs i.e. LOTO, Arc Flash, Hot Work).
• Perform inspections, assess hazards, and recommend necessary alterations to management.
• Interface with customers, outside contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and occasionally works in proximity to fumes or airborne particles.   The employee occasionally works in non-weather related wet, humid conditions, non-weather related extreme heat, and in proximity to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Requires 3+ minimum years of plant and/or project engineering.
• Requires strong mechanical and some electrical practical knowledge and aptitude, including experience in process improvements and capital projects.
• Requires the ability to understand and utilize CAD to modify or design parts, equipment, and facilities as needed.
• Requires basic knowledge of relevant OSHA requirements as they relate to the engineering role.
• Requires proficient computer skills, including the ability to use spreadsheet and database programs.