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Position at Attindas - US

Attindas Hygiene Partners designs, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products. The company sells adult incontinence and infant diapers, among other products, into the healthcare, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Attends, Indas, and Comfees as well as a wide range of private label brands for retailers.

Mission: We champion health, dignity and comfort.

Vision: To be a global leader in absorbent hygiene by meeting consumers' diverse needs through effective, affordable and widely available personal care solutions.

Our Values: Personal, Agile, Innovative, and Integrity

Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in the design, development, and optimization of high-speed manufacturing equipment used in the production of absorbent hygiene products. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring manufacturing systems meet performance, safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that support business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities:

Design and Development:

• Lead the design, modification, testing, and optimization of high-speed mechanical systems, assemblies, and components to improve equipment performance, throughput, cost, safety, and quality. Designs for maintainability and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, engineering documentation, and preventative maintenance strategies, and recommends spare parts.
• Partner with product design, business support, operations, quality, and reliability teams to ensure equipment design supports product requirements and manufacturability.

Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead or support capital projects, including equipment upgrades, new machine installations, and integration of advanced technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with, qualify and manage external vendors, service contractors, fabricators of machine parts, and Original Equipment Manufacturers to evaluate and implement innovative mechanical solutions for small and large equipment upgrades and installations.
• Production & Reliability Support
• Provide support, training, and documentation for plant reliability and operations teams regarding the setup, operation, and maintenance of new equipment.
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring mechanical failures and process deviations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' as a Mechanical Engineer in a high speed, high volume manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in mechanical design, machine dynamics, motion systems, vibration analysis, and rotating equipment.
• Strong background in pneumatics, hydraulics, gear trains, servo systems, and web handling.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed precision converting equipment (cutting, bonding, folding, and material feeding systems).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems. Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems efficiently and effectively.
• Proven ability to execute design modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting with minimal downtime.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools.
• Proven track record in leading capital projects and implementing process improvements in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and process optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of quality systems standards (e.g. ISO or GMP standards)
• Proficient with project management and Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a high speed, high volume manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Absorbent hygiene, paper, packaging, or converting industry experience.
• Experience integrating automation, robotics, and advanced sensor technologies into high-speed equipment.
• Experience working in GMP, ISO, or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher training or certification.

Attindas is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.