TITLE : Mechanical Design Engineer Comp: From $33.88-$52.88/hr Location: Richmond, IN Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Mechanical Design Engineer direct hire position in Richmond, IN Responsibilities: Develops concepts, designs, detailed drawings, and engineering simulations for custom automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures. Applies advanced design techniques and mechanical engineering knowledge across systems including prime movers, conveyors, material handling equipment, transmission components, vision systems, sensors, and electrical instrumentation. Applies expertise in GD&T, safety and ergonomics, industrial engineering methods, manufacturing processes, and control systems. Specifies and selects appropriate off-the-shelf components for integration into equipment designs. Produces technical documentation for operator manuals and instructional use. Revises and redlines engineering drawings as needed. Develops sequence-of-operations charts and powered element diagrams. Participates in equipment debug, development, and troubleshooting. Collaborates with engineers, designers, and management to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure project alignment. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in industrial machinery design Associate’s degree or higher in ENG. Project Management experience TERMS: This is a direct hire position that pays from $33.88-$52.88/hr. Please apply or call Phil Davis for details- 317-805-1913. This company does offer benefits including 401K match, health, dental, and vision insurance
See More Details >>Doman Lumber, a premier lumber supplier, is looking to add a Maintenance Mechanic to our team. This position is located at our treating plant in Richmond, Indiana. Responsibilities: • Maintaining and repairing equipment • Troubleshooting mechanical failures • Record keeping • Maintaining a parts inventory- ordering parts as needed • Maintaining a tool inventory • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment while complying with procedures, rules and regulations Qualifications: • Willing to work extended hours as needed • Positive/honest attitude • Team player • Strong attention to detail • Basic computer skills
See More Details >>POSITION OVERVIEW The Sr. Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer, internally referred to as a System Engineer, provides technical leadership and serves as a system and product specialist. They are responsible to build the team’s packaging and processing technical skills through a hands-on approach. They are accountable for the operational foundational systems across systems they own and to the plant to secure basic conditions and drive out losses with the platform team. The System Engineer plays a critical role to continuously improve by optimizing system performance and product quality while driving strategic productivity and capacity solutions for the platform and ultimately the business. This level showcases a System Engineer’s knowledge and foundation to build the capability of others. This role centers on consistent manufacturing performance, problem-solving, and improvement. It involves significant floor time to understand manufacturing processes, coupled with development within the System Engineering JTA. The primary focus is improvement and loss elimination activities aligned with system glidepath and future state goals. This includes supporting team skill development, inclusive of content development and talent assessments, and advocating for system investments, articulating their financial impact to plant leadership for annual planning. As knowledge expands, credibility as a strategic partner with Engineering, Operations, and ITQ (Innovation, Technology and Quality) will increase. This will allow more intentional focus on other systems and to engage in business plans. To learn more about our Richmond plant and the surrounding area click here! KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Safety Lead food and human safety through Safety 2.0 leadership principles and standards. • Cultivate Human Safety Culture that reduces risk to our people and communities by increasing capability to proactively discuss, identify and control risk. • Cultivate Food Safety Culture that is committed to manufacturing safe food that is compliant with policy and regulatory requirements. People Leadership and Capability Building • Communicate and engage effectively with teams across the full site. • Regularly engage with corporate engineering, R&D and business teams to advocate for their system current and future state. • Provide early level coaching to early tenure System Engineers and plant personnel (Manufacturig Engineering Associates, Operations Leaders, etc.). • Support L&D assessments and content development. • At the site level partner with leadership to advocate for system investment. Process Leadership and Ownership Driving System Utilization (DSU): • Responsible to lead the execution of Loss Tree and Glidepath efforts, building team skills around glidepath development. • Execute loss elimination tasks to improve system and equipment reliability through use of continuous improvement processes and problem solving. Build learnings into training materials and coaching of the operating team members to increase capability of the broader team. • Execute and identify of cost savings initiatives. • Actively improve the data and information of the system to increase the ability to model and predict opportunity areas (performance metrics, financial information, data historian, maintenance management system). Operations Foundational Systems: • Accountable for the operational foundation systems across the platform to secure basic conditions and drive out losses (Clean-Inspect-Lubricate CIL, Centerlines CL and Theory of Operation TOO). Vertical Start-Up (VSU): Execute project support (planning, start-up). Know your Operation, Data and Technology • Advanced expertise in the 4M's through a physical presence on the manufacturing floor (machine, materials, methods, human) to build capability in others understanding of interdependency of inputs. • Actively showcase system mastery via application and understanding of Operations Foundational Systems. • Secure material balance and unit operation expertise on the system(s) to ensure optimal production rates, parameters, and formulas. Engage with R&D partners on impacts of formulations, cost savings efforts, etc. to optimize 4M interface. • Develop through connections and learning from operators, technicians, and peers through rigorous application and understanding of foundational systems. • Clearly articulate financial impact to the plant based on business and plant decisions in support of annual financial, capital, and capacity planning. Back-Up Support This position will provide backup support as needed, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency. • Technical partners on the platform team (Systems Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience • 5+ years of related experience • General Engineering Principles and Continuous Improvement knowledge • Demonstrated leadership and working in a highly collaborative environment • Success in driving results through process and teamwork • Proven success reducing losses and improving performance in a manufacturing setting • Demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of unit operations and manufacturing machinery • Skilled at communicating between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant and corporate teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Food science or process/packaging science experience • Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations • Advanced data and statistical analysis capabilities • Consumer Products or Process Industry experience • Statistical analysis and analytical methods • Advanced Mechanical aptitude, specifically on the technology that the Engineer is connected to in their role • Examples of Loss Tree and Glide path ownership and improvement plan execution • Sound financial acumen at the Plant level to define and drive cost saving efforts • Working knowledge of manufacturing data analysis systems (examples: SAP, Maximo, Manufacturing Analytics, MQIS) and proven success with decision making for results ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS • International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $91900.00 - $138000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. 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See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Richmond, IN, often begins with an apprenticeship, which blends practical experience with theoretical education, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, with extensive on-the-job training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352 mechanical trade professionals in Richmond, IN, with wages averaging around $642.67 per week. The job market is projected to grow, with a 11% increase in employment expected from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms facilitate the discovery of apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with substantial earning potential—often surpassing $68,000 annually for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
