Engineering Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Washing Systems, LLC (WSI), now part of the Kao family of companies, seeks a highly self-motivated Engineering Specialist to join our thriving team.  WSI is the largest supplier of laundry chemicals to the commercial laundry industry in North America.  WSI provides high quality chemical products for both uniform and linen rental companies.  Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Engineering Specialist is a key member of the Engineering/Equipment Department with responsibilities, including, but not limited to, equipment activities, engineering projects, and providing expert technical guidance.

Science-based. Performance-focused.  WSI is the leading provider of innovative products and services to the commercial laundry processing industry.  Driven by comprehensive technological innovations, WSI delivers powerful advancements in the cleaning, processing, and the disinfection of textiles.  Culturally progressive, WSI consistently maximizes plant efficiencies, while increasing productivity and reducing the environmental footprint for our manufacturing sites and customer sites.  While serving North America and Europe, WSI’s global headquarters reside in Ohio.  Additional offices are located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  Please visit our website for more information: www.washingsystems.com.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS: 
Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

1.    Organize and manage engineering projects.
2.    Manage installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
3.    Direct, evaluate, and confirm product design and changes.
4.    Consult with customers, vendors and field technicians to solve issues and/or make arrangements of resources required for a project.
5.    Perform administrative functions such as evaluating and writing reports and approving expenditures.
6.    Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed.
7.    Initiate, plan and participate actively in equipment modifications and project improvement for quality, productivity and cost reduction.
8.    Identify advanced technologies and applications for potential business development.
9.    Evaluate Engineering/Equipment processes and SOP’s to identify areas of improvement.
10.    Assist Director of Engineering in coordinating work to support project management and day-to-day operations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
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, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.  

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and one to two years of applicable experience is desired.  The company will also consider equivalent military education with four plus years of applicable experience or high school diploma/GED and eight plus years of applicable experience.

•    Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills are preferred.
•    Strong computer skills and the ability to work independently.
•    Auto CAD and PLC programming experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

•    Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus and differentiate color.
•    Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
•    Overnight travel of 10% - 30%.
•    Travel abroad.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
•    Corporate working environment.
•    Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
•    Occasionally in extreme heat conditions.
•    Indoor customer sites may have high noise levels.
•    May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at customer sites.