Manufacturing Engineer

• Build, assemble, and test prototype and production printing, finishing, packaging, and conveying equipment at the ESS facility based on engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment including manual and CNC mills, lathes, band saws, drill presses, grinders, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Fabricate custom parts, fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support equipment builds and production line improvements.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and alignment on printing, finishing, packaging, and conveying equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Wire, terminate, and troubleshoot electrical panels, control circuits, sensors, motors, and related components on printing, finishing, packaging, and conveying equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; assist engineers with electrical design validation and debugging.
• Support the integration and testing of PLCs, drives, HMIs, and other control system components.

• Bring mechanical, electrical, and controls elements together into fully operational equipment systems, performing end-to-end functional testing and qualification.
• Collaborate with design engineers, process engineers, and project engineers to resolve build issues, validate system performance, and provide hands-on feedback that improves equipment designs.
• Perform debugging, fine-tuning, and acceptance testing of integrated systems prior to deployment to production facilities.

• Travel to Deluxe production facilities across the U.S. and Canada (up to 25%) to perform on-site equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance support, and troubleshooting.
• Provide on-site field service support at Deluxe locations, diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and systems issues to minimize production downtime.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend asset life.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including build procedures, test reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment specifications.
• Support capital projects from concept through installation, including vendor coordination, specification development, and acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards applicable to ESS operations and the shop floor environment.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to maintenance technicians and production operators at both the ESS facility and remote Deluxe sites.

Basic Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelors in Engineering and 3 years experience or HS/GED and 7 years experience in manufacturing engineering.   

Knowledge of lean methodology.    Project planning experience.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)   

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: Solid Project Management and Organizational Skills. Working knowledge of SAP (or similar operating/manufacturing systems). 

 Financial analysis skills.    Strong verbal and written communication skills.   Strong project management skills.

Additional Basic Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older