Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

This role will apply principles and techniques of mechanical engineering for the design and development of mechanical equipment and sub-systems including concept development, specification of mechanical loads, component selection, materials of construction, and tolerances.  Create engineering drawings and technical documents.  Resolve technical conflicts.  Develops, manages and adheres to projects schedules and budgets.  Verify equipment performance against design specifications. Assignments will range from small scope designs to multi-plant, site project dependent upon the level.  Higher levels may have direct responsibility for managing the activities of other Engineers and/or technicians. Generates hazardous waste, labels containers and meets other container storage requirements and transport them to less than 90 day storage. 

1st Shift: 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7:00am to 11:00am, Friday. Work hours are subject to change based on business needs.

Relocation available to which terms will vary.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM North America Corporation, we are many things to both consumers and business customers. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us continue to innovate. 

With five operating divisions, there’s a lot of opportunity to find your niche and make an impact. Perhaps you’ll click with our Imaging Division that provides one-time-use cameras, digital printing equipment, and instax™. Maybe you’ll get charged up about our Electronic Imaging Division that markets digital cameras, lenses, and accessories for content creators. Or, you might have your eye on our Optical Devices Division, which provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, videography, and industrial markets. You could be drawn to our Business Innovation Division—they develop office and commercial print solutions and enable digital transformation. And if you’re interested in tape, check out our Industrial Products Division—they develop data storage solutions.

We offer a collegial culture and a flexible work environment. Our headquarters is in Valhalla, New York, a quaint town just one hour north of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, develop and design mechanical components, equipment, facilities and systems for manufacturing processes using engineering principles and practices. 
• Specify mechanical loads, materials of construction, component selection, machine layout, clearances and tolerances. 
• Perform value analysis engineering. 
• Develop improvements resulting in the reduction of downtime. 
• Ensure equipment and system designs are verified against specifications.
• Review designs and project plans.
• Analyze mechanical system design and operation and develop preventive maintenance programs. 
• Write maintenance procedures for mechanical systems/equipment to ensure maximum service life and utilization.
• Guide project activities to ensure that design, fabrication, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional and technical specifications. 
• Ensure mechanical equipment and systems comply with OSHA standards, government regulations and company specifications. 
• Support validation of new and revised processes. 
• Adhere to project schedules and budgets. 
• Handle complex and novel assignments to include the development of new or improved techniques and procedures resulting in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes and products. 
• Support continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including FGMS activities, uptime improvement, yield improvement and maintenance expense reduction. 
• Participate in and lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities. 
• Perform root cause analysis and develop permanent countermeasures.
• Advise and support maintenance technicians in the execution of maintenance activities. 
• Assign tasks, coach, mentor and review technicians and Engineers. 
• Lead cross functional teams for improvement projects and conduct on-the-job training for other Engineers when needed.
• Effectively work with others within the team to achieve team goals. 
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Follow Fujifilm’s Employee Code of Conduct Policy and maintains and adheres to Fujifilm Safety Policies and Procedures.

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3-8 of experience.
• Working knowledge of: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, statics and dynamics, heat transfer, materials science, mechanical design
• Proficiency with CAD and Solidworks
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably in Microsoft Office

Desired Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies).
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple projects, contractors, and capital equipment installations.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, including experience with methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FEMA.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and maintenance technicians while leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with injection molding processes and equipment.
• Experience in equipment design and application for a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with equipment sustainability and retrofit.

Salary and Benefits:

• Depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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