Mechanical/Equipment Engineer

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

AtClopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered inMason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities inTroy, Ohio,Mountaintop, Pennsylvania,andGoodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson.  Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a Engineer ll,  in our Troy, Ohio location. This is 100% on-site and no relocation is available. 

Summary:

1)         Purpose:  Mechanical and Equipment. Provides plant level support for mechanical equipment within capital project group.  Leads Clopay efforts in setting standards and insuring performance for manufacturing equipment.

• Dimensions: Introduction of new manufacturing technology with projects.   

 Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

Responsibilities include:

• Be a part of a team that defines project scope, budget and objectives.
• Contribute in development of equipment specifications for capital equipment projects.
• Manage equipment improvement projects from startup to completion.
• Project management and tracking for content/schedule/budget/plant safety
• Writing of justifications and proposals
• Manage vendors and contractors
• Provide project updates regularly to stakeholders.
• Reviewing/providing feedback/approving equipment design
• Confirm all as built drawings and documentation line side
• Research and develop equipment improvement projects, safety, machine efficiency, modernization, reduce manpower, increase capacity etc
• Develop machine timing charts
• Provide plant level support for equipment
• Work closely with other plant support and production personnel

While this position focuses on mechanical aspects of the aforementioned equipment, daily support of said equipment will be required. 

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience supporting production equipment on day to day basis.
• Experience concepting and equipment design for capital projects
• Experience managing capital projects from start to finish
• Experience using data to drive results.
• Experience in organizing and leading matrix teams to complete successful projects on time and within budget constraints
• Experience in troubleshooting production equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of CNC programming and fixture design is a plus
• Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drafting AutoCad , Inventor preffered
• Knowledge of Simulation Modeling software
• Understand OSHA, ANSI

1. Education: BSME
2. Experience: At least 4-7 years' experience including engineering, and hands on plant/equipment level support.
3. Physical Requirements:
   • May travel to equipment vendors. (Up to 15%)
   • Regularly spends long hours on the production floor. (Up to 80%)

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success
Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

•  Unrivaled Scale:Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What’s Next":We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People:As aGriffon Corporationcompany, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise:Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation:We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusiveWINDCODE®technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused:Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership withHabitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer