Engineer - Manufacturing

If you have a demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, maintain attention to accuracy and detail, possess a sense of ownership for the projects you manage, and are used to handling day to day issues and providing sound decision making, this position is for you! 



Job Summary:  Researches, plans, and designs mechanical, hydraulic and other automated equipment used in the manufacturing process of forged steel gas cylinders.  Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of machine design and material handling systems by performing the following duties.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: 

 

  Research, develop and apply advanced engineering concepts in the solution of complex manufacturing problems.

 Designs machinery and material handling systems powered by pneumatics, hydraulics, rotary or other power transmission means to maintain desired production throughput. 

 Produces detailed assembly and part prints on Solid Edge or AutoCAD.

 Interfaces with Electrical Engineer to establish appropriate PLC control of automated equipment.

 Reviews new designs for production ability, considering cost, quality, safety, delivery, production capabilities.

 Plans and directs fabricators, contractors, and maintenance in fabrication of equipment, and development of methods and procedures for operating products or systems.

 Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications.

 Manage and prioritize multiple project timelines

 Evaluates existing production equipment and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

 Write and maintain manufacturing process sheets, operation manuals and all other necessary manufacturing documentation.

 Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

 Education and Work Experience:  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Three to five years of experience in heavy industrial machine design in a manufacturing environment.

 



Physical Requirements: This position requires the mental ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, instructions, etc., to write reports, to use logic and data to solve problems, to assess needs, to communicate effectively, and varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion. This position requires the physical ability to be mobile in an office and industrial environment, to finger and grasp materia.ls, to speak effectively, and to listen with intent.