Ushers Machine and Tool is looking to expand our engineering team and is currently interviewing for a Manufacturing Engineer role!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible for providing land-based gas turbine mechanical engineering and technical expertise in support of manufacturing, sales, engineering and Continuous Improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production needs, and other considerations to facilitate current or potential production processes and to meet customer needs
· Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling/production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards
· Analyzes/creates plans for workforce utilization and layout of equipment/workspace for maximum efficiency
· Confers with manufacturing to develop documentation and processes to ensure efficient production methods
· Estimates production times, staffing needs and related costs to provide information for management decisions
· Meets with vendors to establish product specifications; assists in the planning and evaluation of production equipment purchases, materials, parts, etc.
· Applies statistical methods to determine current and future manufacturing throughput (potential and actual)
SPECIFIC DUTIES ASSIGNED:
FPQ’s (First Piece Qualifications) & New Product Development/Introduction
· Learns/understands/knows customer and business requirements for new product qualifications
· Develops detailed plans and timelines to meet project and qualification goals
· Writes, creates and assembles multi-sectioned customer-required product qualification documentation
· Manages multiple FPQs with overlapping deadlines to ensure successful and timely completion
Manufacturing & Sales Support
· Understands/knows capability of manufacturing operations to support production initiatives
· Develops and recommends resources/methods for material and process requirements
· Creates/improves ERP BOMs, Routers and drawings to achieve cost-effective production output
· Tracks, evaluates and provides project costs including time, material and special outside processes
· Reviews workspace/machine layouts, workflow, WIP, material storage and staging to maximize efficiency
COMPETENCIES:
· Adaptability/Creativity: Flexibility to adapt to and overcome dynamic challenges in the workplace
· Analytical: Research, collect and analyze data and information; provide evaluations/recommendations
· Cost Consciousness: Acquire knowledge of product/business costs and relation to margin/revenue goals
· Customer Focus: Respond promptly to customer requests; initiate timely/routine contact and dialogue
· Leadership: Exhibit confidence in self and others; motivate others to perform well; accept feedback
· Strategic Thinking: Develop strategies to achieve department and business goals
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Act within scope of assigned authority and to the letter of all corporation policies
· Willingly perform other duties and activities as trained, able and assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILIITES:
· Not Applicable
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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 with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Able to work independently; to make good, sound and timely decisions; to exercise proper judgment and discretion
- Able to manage multiple priorities with keen attention to detail; strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Able to understand, track, organize and successfully complete multiple tasks and projects
- Able to effectively communicate and interact diplomatically with employees, customers and associates
- Able to handle and process information in a timely and confidential manner
- Able to sustain high energy and enthusiasm with the appropriate level of urgency as needed
- Able to demonstrate proficiency of using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and engineering software/system
- Able to receive and understand training by various methods: i.e. oral, written, on-the-job, computer-based, etc.
- Able to create and maintain documentation for reports, procedures and databases
- Able to read, interpret, understand and create drawings, routers and process specs
- Excellent writing/speaking skills and the ability to communicate professionally, objectively and effectively
- Sufficient ability to read, write and speak in English and be understood; and to follow instructions
- Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to be able to read and view paperwork, printouts, ledgers, computer screens, etc.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to type and operate office equipment as related to the fulfilling assigned duties
- Ability to understand and fully support the company Mission, Safety and Quality policies to the letter of each
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Four-year degree in mechanical, process or applications engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent
- 5+ years of applicable experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred 3-5 years of applicable turbine engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided-Design (CAD), Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Effects Mode Analysis (FEMA) desired
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Not Applicable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have ability to speak and have sight/hearing senses; or use prosthetics to enable and adequately perform the job
Must be able to stand/sit continuously daily and twist, turn, bend and reach freely without pain or discomfort
Must have sufficient dexterity in both hands and arms to perform routine typing and use of office equipment
Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and be able to travel using all modes of transportation including airlines.
Physical activity: Sitting, walking, standing, typing, holding, grasping, driving, etc. approximately 80% of time
Bending, reaching outwards and above shoulders, and lifting twenty pounds unassisted approximately 20% of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Job activities are generally performed in a lighted and ventilated office and factory environment where one will be exposed to changes in ambient temperature, noise and dust without abnormal hazards or risks. This position includes the need to travel regularly to: meet customers/suppliers, attend trade shows, etc. where one will be exposed to various weather conditions, highway hazards, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greenville, SC 29615: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: One location