Regional Engineer

Starting base salary of 130K-140K plus bonus depending on experience.

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary: The Regional Engineer will provide engineering and project direction for equipment and facility installations at all Bodycote locations, as directed by the Vice President, Technical Services and with guidance from regional operations managers. Included in this scope of work are the assessment, development, improvement and implementation of equipment maintenance training, PM systems, and basic environmental and safety programs, workflow and cost control.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

Provide hands on support as needed for complex trouble shooting, repair of electrical and mechanical components and verification of the repairs completed for all equipment. Define, document and deploy maintenance tools, equipment narratives, troubleshooting guides, standard work, PM strategies and PM's for all equipment along with necessary maintenance to plant maintenance, operators and production managers/supervisors. Apply reliability-centered maintenance techniques, including root cause analysis and Pareto analysis, to identify critical issues and high-frequency failures, implementing robust countermeasures to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement. Develop plans and ensure compliance of equipment PMs. Administer and ensure accuracy and training on CMMS for region as assigned. Develop, deploy and maintain facility layouts to ensure material flow is optimized while ensuring compliance with the EHS protocols, local and federal codes. Provide engineering assistance on projects for equipment and facility installations and maintenance. Manage maintenance-related projects and outages by overseeing scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring successful execution of equipment installations, ancillary component change-outs, and refurbishments. Engage and manage contractors for repairs and project execution, ensuring compliance with project requirements, safety standards, and timelines. Provide hands on field supervision for the installation and start-up of equipment and facility projects. Manage the submittal of engineering data to insurance carriers for approval of all relevant equipment and facility projects. Comply to EHS (Safety, Health and Environment) policies and country, state and local legal requirement with support from divisional EHS management Drive the continuous improvement of maintenance KPI's including DT, PM Compliance, MTBF and MTTR through Pareto Analysis and Root Cause Analysis Techniques. Provide assistance in identifying and implementing technology improvements and cost reductions. Interface with equipment manufacturers and vendors in order to maintain a positive working relationship and remain current on new equipment capabilities and technology advancements. Provide a valuable communication link to all levels of Bodycote, from executive management through the divisional associates. Provide both written and oral communication on an ongoing basis to both the Regional Operations Management and Executive Engineering. Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position. Ability to travel overnight up to 50% within region and division. Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism. May have access to proprietary and third party information necessary to the business and as such will perform duties in an ethical and professional manner. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder. Education - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5 or more years experience, preferably in an industrial metals manufacturing environment. Knowledge and hands on troubleshooting experience of pumps, motors, cooling systems, basic control system functionality, industrial furnaces, combustion systems Knowledge of vacuum furnaces, batch IQ and air furnaces a plus. Demonstrated experience in reliability-centered maintenance techniques, including root cause analysis and Pareto analysis, with a proven ability to identify critical factors and recurring issues while implementing effective countermeasures for continuous improvement. Knowledge of spare parts identification and inventory management. Must have knowledge and practice or be willing to obtain Lean Certification. Experience with administering and navigating CMMS systems. Highly motivated and able to manage and prioritize time with a sense of urgency. Must have planning skills to ensure resources are utilized efficiently. Must be able to respond to equipment break down emergencies. Strong coordination and communication skills for working with plant leadership. Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and databases is required. CAD experience is required. Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following. Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment. Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions. Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions. Ability to lift 25-30 lbs. May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc. Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc. Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.