Description

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $77,390- $110,223 Annually, depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:

FREE medical/dental/vision benefit options

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

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Job Summary

Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to the design, development and/or promotion of Wagstaff casting equipment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Participate to define the mechanical engineering and equipment requirements for the design of new casting equipment and technologies
Oversee production of design documents necessary for handoff of designs to production according to documented design procedures
Find solutions to problems using brainstorming and academic work to develop new equipment
Review Equipment Design and Drawings for compliance with the Guidelines for Handling Molten Aluminum as set forth by the Aluminum Association, Inc.
Provide documented technical and analytical evaluations for the design solutions as part of the project file, keeping safety, functionality, and cost effectiveness paramount
Ability to implement effective decision-making in a time-sensitive environment
Mentor newly-hired and other employees as directed
Periodic domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
Abide by company policies
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required
Minimum of three (3) years related Mechanical Engineering experience
General Characteristics
Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area
Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria
Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
Works on multiple projects of moderate size and portions of major projects
Technical Responsibilities
Designs a complete project, system, component, or process of moderate complexity
Prepare complete project documents
Subject matter expert in particular area(s)
Leadership Skills
Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with Engineers level 1 and Designers Coordinates with other departments as necessary
Plans and coordinates detail aspects of the engineering work. Monitors scopes and schedules for assignments
Direction Received
Receives general direction on key objectives
Receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
Communication Skills
Demonstrated oral and technical writing skills
Lead technical project meetings with Customer and present specific aspects of engineering solution
Represents their organization at important functions or conferences

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

This job may also require occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a construction and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.