Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer - onsite at one of these locations:Chelsea, MI, Versailles, KY, or Lebanon Junction, KY

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As one of the leading print and publishing service providers in the nation, Sheridan prints everything from popular novels to prestigious education and trades books, and so much more.?A career at Sheridan is so much more than just a job. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do.?

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsibleforleading a small team of machinistswith the ability to fabricate and design variousfrequentlyused parts for our equipment, stand up and manage a department that will make and inventoryfrequentlyused parts for a multiple facility company.

• Manage a small team of machinists, coaching, setting priorities and effectively meeting department expectations and priorities.

• Utilizeour company maintenance system toidentify?High Volume? items that can be produced internally, understand the re-order quantities anddetermineminimum qty to inventory in a central location.

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grindersand train team members toutilizethis equipment.

• Efficiently and accurately produce parts to include determining appropriate machine tools to use; calculating where to cut or bore; determining how fast or slow workpiece is fed into machine; determining how much material to remove; selecting tools and materials for the job; planning the sequence of cutting and finishing operations; monitoring and controlling feed rate and speed; ensuring workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled; and regulating temperature of workpiece.

• Set up, adjust, oroperatespecialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operationsand teach others to do the same.

• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.

• Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.

• Responsible formaintaininga safe and clean work environment to include complying with OSHA standards andmaintainingequipment to applicable code.

• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan?s core values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate?s degree in related fieldrequiredor combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of related experiencerequired.
• Experience supervising or leading a smallteam preferred.

• Knowledge of CAD and scanning equipment

• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to lead our CNC internal program
• 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 inmachine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Ability toconsistently and effectively work independentlywith little or no direction and follow up to complete assignmentsrequired.
• Ability todemonstratepractical and technical knowledge of thejobincluding an understanding of work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials to perform the jobrequired.
• Ability to consistently and effectively complete work andrequiredpaperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly following established processes and proceduresrequired.
• Ability toconsistently and effectively demonstrate initiative and creativity; teamwork and cooperation; and adhere to andcomply withall company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rulesrequired.
• Ability to direct others,trainand coach individuals with their performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various people across the company at various levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitor stand for extended periods at a desk or workstation
• Regular walking, bending, stooping, kneeling,and crouching
• Basic hand-eye coordination
• Repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Routine ability to liftor move loads up to 10-20 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

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Travel?Requirements?

• Travelrequiredup to 25%, may requireovernight stays

WHY WORK FOR SHERIDAN?

• Job training
• Career advancement
• College tuition up to $5,250 per year
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
• Telemedicine? convenient and no cost
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid short-term disability
• FSA Health and Dependent Care savings accounts
• HSA Health savings account
• EAP program

Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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