Mechanical Deployment Engineer (Experienced Professional)
Michelin is hiring!

US0 Central Engineering Headquarters: Come join our growing team of mechanical, electrical, automation, and IT engineers at our central engineering headquarters, located at our Donaldson Campus in Greenville, South Carolina. Our team of Engineers is responsible for the successful implementation of major capital projects throughout North and South America. These state-of-the-art projects relate to new and upgraded material handling, material preparation, tire-building, and curing processes at our Manufacturing Facilities throughout the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, and Canada.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Deployment Engineer to lead, design, and implement mechanical and automation solutions to improve our performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, costs, and innovation. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. Innovation and performance open mobility opportunities to people who were limited geographically or economically before. Entry level training is provided by Michelin and will include formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under an experienced area expert. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires!
Michelin is a global tire manufacturing company in the midst of an exciting digital transformation, with a vision of factory of the future using advanced robotic technology and data-driven engineering solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our America’s central engineering team in Greenville, SC. As a Mechanical Deployment Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing engineering solutions that drive efficiency and productivity across our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for leading projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as smart material handling, robotics, AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
This specific position specializes in the process of rubber mixing and calendering, which includes mixers, extruders, calendering, cutting, process regulation, temperature control, blending, batch-offs, online verification, and palletization.

• Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities.
• Adhere to the quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-Conformities, etc.).
• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress.
• Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.)
• Implement best practices for design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in manufacturing.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications for process equipment and machine installation activities.
• Provide detailed mechanical design and project management for assigned projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade.
• Facilitate procurement, acceptance inspections, and maintain “as built” folders for assigned material and equipment projects.
• Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new systems that they implement.
• Travel as needed up to 30%, worldwide, Canada, USA, Mexico, and some European.
• Providing project support, especially during installation, start-up and ramp up phases, is often “on-site” and “hands on”, and many projects include implementation schedules during holidays and shutdowns.

Additional for Senior Level

• Start to finish technical Project Management including risk, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness.
• Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing.
• Lead contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications & machine installations through start-up and commissioning.
• Acquire validation of milestones during the installation, start-up and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members
• Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
• Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.
• Act as Equipment Referent (Owner) for specific machines, maintaining all documentation and relationships.