Engineer Plant Services Group

Overview At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves.  For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.  Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.  We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at  Responsibilities Summary:                                            The Plant Service Engineer is responsible for successfully implementing various manufacturing platforms that are used for production in both domestic and international locations.  The Plant Services Engineer acts as the project manager for implementing some projects and participates in the implementation on the plant floor in many others.  Plant Service Group engineers are the liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing.  Travel approaches 75% and supports multiple plants and manufacturing platforms, both domestic and international. Primary Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Perform & Understand AutoCAD/Solidworks drawings and functions while maintaining mechanical and electrical drawing files Lead lean Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts (A3, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.) to improve process and equipment reliability Develop plant layouts with Project Engineering support May have "regional" responsibility, providing multi-plant assistance Routinely provide hands-on equipment and process troubleshooting & training Provide leadership support for Equipment Installations Install new production lines Support Engineering on R & D of new equipment and processes. Project Management Travel > 75%.  Valid driver's license and passport Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: Plastic extrusion or injection mold experience Familiarity with Lean processes and Continuous Improvement tools Strong project management skills Strong verbal and written communications Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude Proficient in AutoCAD Work autonomously and with minimal supervision o   Ability to work within a team environment  Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Preferred 2-yr Associates Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plastics acceptable with experience.  Preferred Experience: Read and write fluently in English and Spanish as needed. At least five years in a manufacturing environment  Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work safely in and around plant equipment Work within the plant climate conditions o   Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes Position requires a full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and the ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicle o   Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours EEO Statement ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Created: 2024-11-13