MECHANICAL ENGINEERING-INDEPENDENT STAVE COMPANY
Location: Lebanon, Missouri
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Mechanical Engineer Position at Independent Stave Company will perform various engineering duties in planning and designing tools, parts, manufacturing, and other mechanically functioning equipment. The candidate will design and re-design new and existing components to achieve the desired production solution and oversee equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and repair as needed. The candidate must be a team player, self-motivated, project-driven, and work independently with minimal supervision. This role requires some project-related travel to our facilities to assist and coordinate the installation of new equipment or process improvements.
A Growing Heritage
It's been over 100 years since our founding, and Independent Stave Company continues to evolve thanks to a commitment to quality and innovation, our dedicated associates, and a continual interest in collaborating with distillers and winemakers around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Responsible for the detailed mechanical design of new production machinery, components, and modifications or improvements to existing equipment from concept to full production.
- Leads cross-functional teams through all phases of product/machine development and release.
- Provides project status & risk assessments across the company.
- Work closely with all other departments to ensure that product design meets their expectations (e.g., reliability, manufacturability, aesthetics, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, etc.).
- Produce primary and sub-assembly drawings for assembly
- Leads prototyping process including definition, sourcing, & execution.
- Keeps informed about developments in competitive product offerings and material/manufacturing advancements as they apply to the company.
- Communicate with machinists and fabrication teams for updates and changes.
- Provides technical assistance to internal and external production facilities and maintenance teams.
- Leads project documentation in compliance with quality system implementation.
- May provide direction to other departmental staff.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree
- 3+ years of industry-related experience preferred
- Proficiency in CAD software for the development of detailed fabrication drawings
- Working knowledge of 3D modeling software (Solidworks preferred)
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize responsibility; balance multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail; flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
- This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with customers, plant personnel, and management.
Benefits
Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:
- Medical Insurance (Deductible: $750 for single, $1500 for family)
- Competitive Wage (Based on experience)
- Weekly Pay
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Vacation (After 90 days)
- 401(k) (Employer match equal to 50% of your "eligible contributions.")
Our Culture
Our people are passionate about their craft and take pride in their contribution to the wine and spirits industry, supporting our mission to craft world-class oak barrels and other cooperage products so that our employees, customers and communities flourish.
We are always looking for hard-working people to join our team. A great work-ethic, dedication, and reliability are a few of the characteristics that we look for.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.
Independent Stave Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.