Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer The Miami Valley Group Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $130,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Machine tool maintenance CAD software Manufacturing management Grinders Machine repair 3D printers Team leadership Mechanical drawings Production optimization Supervising experience Mechanical reverse engineering 3D printing Additive manufacturing implementation Managing manufacturing teams Milling machines Fused deposition modeling (FDM) Manufacturing engineering Mechanical troubleshooting Production troubleshooting Full Job Description We are The Miami Valley Group, an Executive Search and Recruiting Firm and we have been retained by one of our large clients in the Printing industry to go out and find a Lead Mechanical Engineer to help them take their manufacturing team to the next level. Our client is one of the nation's leading print manufacturers and proudly works with customers worldwide. Their customers represent a wide variety of market segments who rely on them to provide high quality print medium to their customer base. Our client has a team of the highest caliber professionals, all of whom are dedicated to the delivery of high quality print products globally. If you are a Mechanical Engineering leader and are looking to join an industry leader, please apply today! What you will be doing In this role you would be reporting to the Vice President of Operations and would be responsible for leading a team of machinists with the ability to fabricate and design various frequently used parts for our client's manufacturing equipment and manage a department that will make and inventory frequently used parts for a multiple facility company. Manage a small team of machinists, coaching, setting priorities and effectively meeting department expectations and priorities. Utilize company maintenance system to identify "High Volume" items that can be produced internally, understand the re-order quantities and determine minimum qty to inventory in a central location. Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders and train team members to utilize this equipment. Efficiently and accurately produce parts to include determining appropriate machine tools to use. Set up, adjust, or operate specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations and teach others to do the same. Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment to include complying with OSHA standards and maintaining equipment to applicable code. What you will need Associate's degree in related field required or combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of related experience required. Experience as a supervisor with the ability to lead the CNC program. Knowledge of CAD and scanning equipment Demonstrated experience reverse engineering parts from physical samples — not just programming from existing drawings Working knowledge of FDM 3D printing: machine operation, slicer software, material selection, and print troubleshooting. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Expert in machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders. What's in it for you An opportunity to work with a well-respected industry leader who recognizes the value of their associates and engages them as true partners in running their business. They will provide you with an excellent compensation package and benefits, and the growth potential that comes along with working for an industry leader. So, if you are looking for an opportunity to bring your mechanical engineering expertise to an environment where your leadership will make an immediate impact, please apply today! Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.

Pay:

$115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person