RESPONSIBILITIES:     

Provide engineering support to business/production unit Develop, evaluate, design and improve manufacturing methods, materials and tooling Analyze, plan, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods Quote internal and external business opportunities Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes Apply statistical methods to evaluate and improve process capability and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential

 

COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:

Knowledge of CNC machine tools, programming, controls, and capabilities Knowledge of cutting tools, work-holding, and fixturing methods Skilled in manufacturing process review/development Strong understanding of lean process improvements Work with integrity and uphold organizational values Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals Meet challenges with resourcefulness original thinking and creativity Prioritize and plan work activities and uses time efficiently Meet challenges with resourcefulness, original thinking and creativity

 

EDUCATION:     Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Candidate should have knowledge of Auto-Cad, Pro-E, or Solid-Works design software, Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Project Management software

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate will be required to work in an industrial environment, which may contain hazards such as: loud noise (ear protection must be worn); air-borne dust, exposure to hazards (pinch points, rotating machinery, sharp edges, conveyors, etc.) and wear all required personal protective equipment.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception Routinely reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Frequently required to stand and walk Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch Talk or hear